Body Fluid Culture Test | Lahalak Platform
Accurate testing of body fluids (like joint or chest fluids) to identify inflammation-causing microbes and choose the best treatment, ensuring diagnostic precision and rapid recovery from internal infections.
Prices starts from: 96.25 SAR
Scientific name: Body Fluid Culture and Sensitivity
A comprehensive diagnostic package includes: First, direct microscopic examination and culture of a sterile body fluid sample (pulmonary, peritoneal, articular, pericardial, etc.) on suitable nutrient media to detect bacterial or fungal growth. Second, susceptibility testing of any isolated organism to determine the most appropriate antibiotic or a...
Service type
Laboratory test (Culture)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Prices
Starting from
96.25
SAR
Included Services
- Direct microscopic examination (smear) of the liquid.
- The liquid is cultured on aerobic and anaerobic media suitable for fungi.
- Antibiotic/fungal sensitivity testing of isolated microorganisms.
- Consult a microbiologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: Fasting may be required before a puncture (especially abdominal) as instructed by the doctor, but not for the analysis itself.
- Sample collection: The sample should be collected before starting antibiotic treatment, if possible. It should be transported in a sterile container (usually a culture vial) to the laboratory as quickly as possible.
- Clearly recording the source of the fluid (peritoneal, pleural, articular, etc.) on the analysis request is essential.
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