5341. Bacterial culture. Throat. Antimicrobial resistance profile with MIC (if microflora is detected)
Turnaround time (days): 3
660 ₴
Description
Throat swab culture is a bacteriological test that allows the detection and identification of bacterial pathogens causing upper respiratory tract infections (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, rhinosinusitis). If pathogenic bacteria are detected, an antibiotic susceptibility test with MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) is performed to determine the lowest concentration of an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth, in order to select effective antibacterial therapy.
When and who needs the test?
- Frequent throat, ear, and nose infections (tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis).
- Suspected ENT infections caused by streptococci or staphylococci.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy for oral cavity diseases.
- Preparation for planned ENT surgeries.
Biological material
- Various types of biological material depending on the test
Preparing for pharyngeal swab taking
- The sample is collected 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.
- The throat swab is collected on an empty stomach or 3-4 hours after eating and drinking (water, coffee,...