Prostatic Secretion Culture | Lahalak Platform
A specialized test to diagnose prostatitis causes and identify bacteria causing urinary difficulty or pain, guiding the doctor toward the most effective antibiotic to treat the root cause.
Scientific name: Prostatic Secretion Culture and Sensitivity
A specialized diagnostic package for prostate infections (bacterial prostatitis). This includes quantitative culture of a urine sample after prostate massage (compared to other urine samples), or of a sample of prostatic secretion itself, on nutrient media. It also includes antibiotic susceptibility testing of the isolated bacteria to determine the...
Service type
Laboratory test (Culture)
Duration
20-30 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for diagnosing infection tests
- Consult results with specialist
- Personal support services from for this
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: Fasting is not required, but water should be drunk to keep the bladder full.
- Stopping medications: All antibiotics must be stopped for at least two weeks before the examination to obtain an accurate result, unless the condition is severe and the doctor determines otherwise.
- Sample collection: Samples (VB1, VB2, EPS, VB3) must be collected in a precise sequence and in one session by a urologist.
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