5224. Bacterial culture. Feces (Dysbacteriosis: pathogenic, conditionally pathogenic, normal flora, fungi of the genus Candida) Antibiotic susceptibility testing, Antimycotic susceptibility testing
Turnaround time (days): 4
590 ₴
Important information
Collection of biological material is possible:
*In a sterile stool container for the cities of Kyiv and the region, Chernihiv and the region, Zhytomyr and the region, Cherkasy and the region, Kropyvnytskyi and the region, Uman, Sumy and the region.
*In a container with liquid medium "Cary Blair" - in other cities of Ukraine.
*Biological material containers can be purchased at the laboratory center.
*Before your visit, please make sure to review the biological material collection schedule of the laboratory center you have chosen.
Description
Dysbiosis is an imbalance of gut microbiota: fewer beneficial bacteria and more pathogenic ones. Symptoms include diarrhea or constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, and vitamin deficiency. Stool culture is performed to assess flora and guide treatment. Antibiotic susceptibility testing is done only for pathogenic bacteria.
When and who needs the test?
- determination and evaluation of the microbial composition and the nature of intestinal biocenosis disturbance;
- chronic diarrhea and other intestinal disorders in the patient;
- malabsorption – impaired absorption of nutrients in the intestine;
- prolonged use of certain medications – antibiotics, laxatives, immunosuppressants, and glucocorticosteroids;
- undergoing chemotherapy; allergies.
Biological material
- Stool
Preparing for stool testing
- Sample collection is performed before the start of treatment with antibacterial/antifungal drugs.
- In case of treatment monitoring – 14 days after the end of the course of treatment with antibacterial/antifungal drugs.
- It is advisable to follow a diet 2-3 days before taking the sample: avoid consuming...