5329. Bacterial culture. Nose. Staphylococcus aureus. Antimicrobial resistance profile with MIC (if Staphylococcus aureus is detected)
Turnaround time (days): 3
660 ₴
Description
Bacteriological examination of nasal material with antibiotic susceptibility testing is aimed at detecting Staphylococcus aureus infection. During bacteriological analysis of nasal material, quantitative assessment of bacterial growth plays a key role.
It allows differentiation between carriage of conditionally pathogenic microflora and the level of growth at which the microflora becomes etiologically significant for disease development. The test is used as part of the diagnostic evaluation of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract to determine their etiology and to confirm or rule out the bacterial nature of such diseases and their complications. Determining the antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus with MIC enables rational antibiotic selection for treatment.
When and who needs the test?
- In chronic upper respiratory tract diseases (rhinitis, sinusitis, maxillary sinusitis, pharyngitis).
- In cases of prolonged runny nose, nasal congestion, purulent discharge, or unpleasant odor from the nose.
- Before surgical interventions, especially in patients suspected of bacterial carriage of Staphylococcus aureus.
- For sanitary monitoring of S. aureus carriage among healthcare or food industry workers.
- In cases of recurrent skin infections, furunculosis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, or pneumonia.
- To monitor the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy or decolonization after treatment.
Biological material
- Various types of biological material depending on the test
Preparing for nasal biomaterial sampling
- Material taking is carried out before the start of treatment with antibacterial/antifungal drugs.
- In case of treatment monitoring – after the end of the course of antibacterial/antifungal drugs after 14 days.
- Do not rinse your nasal passages before taking scraping.