Nose Swab Culture Price | Lahalak Medical Platform
Accurate diagnosis of recurrent nasal or sinus infections to identify the causative bacteria and select the most effective antibiotic for recovery.
Scientific name: Nose Swab Culture and Sensitivity
A diagnostic microbiological examination in which a sample is collected from the nasal lining (usually from the anterior part of the nostrils or nasopharynx) using a sterile swab. The sample is cultured on selective, enriched media for the initial isolation of bacteria and fungi. After incubation, the pathogenic bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aur...
Service type
Bacterial Culture
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis of a nasal swab sample by culturing it on specialized media to detect disease-causing bacteria and fungi.
- Consult a microbiologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required. It is preferable to avoid using nasal sprays, nasal rinses, or topical antibiotics inside the nose for 48-72 hours before the sample is taken.
- You should inform your doctor about any oral antibiotics you have taken in the past two weeks.
- The swab must be transported to the laboratory in a sterile transport medium as soon as possible (usually within 24 hours).
- Sample contamination during collection or transport must be avoided.
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