Sputum Culture & Sensitivity | Lahalak Platform
Accurate identification of microbes causing cough, phlegm, and pneumonia, ensuring the selection of the appropriate antibiotic to treat chest infections and quickly restore respiratory efficiency.
Scientific name: Sputum Culture and Sensitivity
A comprehensive diagnostic package for lower respiratory tract infections. This includes microscopic examination of a sputum sample to assess its quality, followed by culture on specialized media to isolate and identify the causative microorganisms (bacteria such as pneumococci, Pseudomonas, and fungi). It also includes antimicrobial susceptibility...
Service type
Laboratory test (Culture)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Microscopic examination of the quality of the sputum sample and estimation of the number of white blood cells and bacteria.
- Culture the sputum sample on specialized bacterial and fungal media.
- Consult a microbiologist or pulmonologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: It is preferable to collect the sample in the morning before eating or drinking (after drinking water only to clean the mouth).
- Before treatment: It is preferable to collect the sample before starting antibiotics to obtain an accurate result. If the patient is taking antibiotics, the laboratory must be informed.
- Oral hygiene: Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth thoroughly with water before collecting the sample (without using sterile mouthwash) to reduce sample contamination with saliva.
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