Instruction : No special preparation required
Parameters covered : 1
Report Frequency : Sample Daily by 3.30 pm; Report Interim: 24 & 48 hrs Final: 6 days
1. Next Report After
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivary
Sample Daily by 3.30 pm; Report Interim: 24 & 48 hrs Final: 6 days
Code
M010
Category
NA
Stability Room
48 hrs
Stability Refrigerator
NA
Stability Frozen
NA
Method
Rapid Automated Aerobic Culture, Automated-MIC, MALDITOF-MS, KBDD
Specimen
Collect 8-10 mL blood aseptically in special Plus Aerobic bottle available from LPL. For children less than 12 yrs collect 2 mL blood in Special Paeds Plus bottle available from LPL. Mix by gentle swirling. Ship at room temperature.
Usage
Rapid automated cultures can identify the organisms earlier and with increased sensitivity as compared to conventional culture. On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities are performed that aid in selection of appropriate antibiotic for treatment.
Test Name
Price
CULTURE, AEROBIC, BLOOD, RAPID
₹1000
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹1050