Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Microscopy/ Culture/ Sensitivity (M/C/S)
Synonyms/Aliases
Culture & sensitivity
Abbreviations
M/C/S
Type
Profile/ Panel (BUNDLED TESTS)
Results
3-5 days depending on sample type (or as soon as positive results are obtained)
Method
Culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing (where indicated) using conventional identification methods & KIRBY BAUER method for antibiotic susceptibility testing.
Temp
Room temperature (swabs)
Setup
Setup perfomed everyday
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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Components / Parameters
Pathogen isolation, identification & reporting of appropriate Antibiotics as applicable
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample Requirements
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. clinical history/ indications required inclusive of results of other diagnostic work-up. concurrent CBC printout or CBC order required. concurrent PBF order/ examination required for optimal hematological assessment.
Sample type
Sample site & specific sample type must be specified.
Container/ preservative
Sterile Container
Sample volume
If a swab is collected, submit two in transport media; if fluid is collected, submit 3-5ml.
Rejection criteria
Labeling Issue (Unlabeled/ Mislabeled); Missing Request Form; Incorrect Preservative/ Container; Frozen Sample.
Other Instructions
For specific instructions for blood, stool, urine, HVS, CSF culture, refer to specific test for appropriate instructions.
Reference intervals
No Growth Obtained/ No Pathogens Isolated.
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of suspected infection.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
Prior exposure to antibiotics can result in false negatiive cultures.