Nipple Discharge Culture | Lahalak Medical Platform
Microbiological analysis to identify causes of abnormal discharge, helping doctors select targeted treatments to effectively resolve bacterial or fungal breast infections.
Scientific name: Nipple Discharge Culture and Sensitivity
A microbiological examination involves collecting a sample of abnormal nipple discharge (such as pus or colored discharge) and culturing it on selective nutrient media for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and in some cases, fungi. The primary goal is to isolate and identify the microorganisms causing the infection (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Str...
Service type
Microbiological Culture
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A precise culture of a nipple discharge sample on specialized media for bacteria and fungi.
- Isolating and identifying the causative microorganisms, and performing antibiotic sensitivity testing when appropriate.
- Consult a microbiologist or gynecologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required. It is preferable to collect the sample before showering or applying any creams or ointments to the breast area.
- You must inform your doctor or the laboratory about all antibiotics or antifungals you are currently taking or have recently taken, as these can inhibit microbial growth and produce a false-negative result. It may be recommended that you discontinue them for a period of time before the sample is taken, under medical supervision.
- The sample should be collected in a sterile tube or on a special sterile swab and transported to the laboratory as soon as possible (usually within two hours).
- Contamination of the sample with skin microbes should be avoided by thoroughly cleaning the area before collection.
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