5310. Bacterial culture. Sputum. Antimicrobial resistance profile with MIC (if microflora is detected)
Turnaround time (days): 3
660 ₴
Important information
* The prepared biomaterial is delivered, collected:
- in a sterile container – for the cities: Kyiv (including the region), Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Cherkasy, Kropyvnytskyi, Uman, Sumy;
- in a tube with Amies transport medium – for all other cities of Ukraine.
*Before your visit, please check the biomaterial collection schedule at the selected branch.
Description
A sputum culture is a bacteriological test that allows the detection of pathogens causing lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia, lung abscess), as well as determining their quantity and sensitivity to antibacterial drugs. Performing an antibiotic susceptibility test with MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) helps the doctor choose the most effective antibacterial therapy for the patient.
When and who needs the test?
- For cough with sputum production lasting more than 2 weeks.
- In case of suspected pneumonia, bronchitis, lung abscess, or other bacterial respiratory infections.
- In the presence of radiological changes in the lungs or symptoms of intoxication (fever, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath).
- In cases of ineffective or recurrent infections after antibiotic therapy.
- In patients with weakened immunity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, or after prolonged hospitalization.
Biological material
- Various types of speciamen depending on the test
Preparing for a sputum testing
- Collection of material is carried out before the start of treatment with antibacterial/antimycotic drugs. Material taking is carried out before start treatment with antibacterial/antimycotic drugs.
- Collection of material is carried out before the start of treatment with antibacterial/antimycotic drugs....