Wound Culture & Sensitivity | Lahalak Platform
Discover the bacteria causing delayed wound healing through accurate analysis that identifies the most effective antibiotic to speed up recovery and prevent infection spread in tissues.
Scientific name: Wound Culture and Sensitivity
A specialized laboratory test where a sample from wound or infected tissue is cultured in different nutrient media. Includes identification of the bacteria causing the infection and testing its sensitivity to a wide range of antibiotics to ensure effective treatment.
Service type
Laboratory test (Culture)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Micro-culture of wound specimens
- Antibiotic sensitivity test
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Collect the sample before starting antibiotic treatment.
- Clean the wound with saline solution before taking the sample.
- The sample was taken from the depth of the wound, not the surface.
- The sample should be transported to the laboratory within one hour.