5343. Bacterial culture. Feces (pathogenic intestinal flora: Salmonella enterica, Shigella spp.). Antimicrobial resistance profile with MIC (if pathogenic microflora is detected)
Turnaround time (days): 3
660 ₴
Important information
*The prepared sample (morning portion) must be delivered within 2 hours in a special container, which can be purchased at any Synevo branch.
Description
Stool culture for pathogenic intestinal microflora is a microbiological test that allows the detection of Salmonella enterica and Shigella spp. in a stool sample.
If pathogenic microorganisms are detected, an antibiotic susceptibility test with MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) is performed to determine antibiotic effectiveness and select targeted therapy. It is advisable to combine this analysis with a coprogram (to assess inflammatory components) and PCR testing for intestinal infections in complex cases.
When and who needs the test?
- The test is recommended for children and adults with symptoms of acute intestinal infection, as well as for contacts in infection outbreaks.
- Patients with chronic or recurrent intestinal disorders.
- Pregnant women – in cases of suspected bacterial infection or carriage.
- Immunocompromised patients – those with oncologic diseases, post-transplantation, with HIV, or elderly individuals.
Indications include:
- acute symptoms of intestinal infection: diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, presence of blood or mucus in stool;
- suspected salmonellosis or shigellosis (clinical or epidemiological);
- recurrent or prolonged intestinal disorders, especially with inflammatory signs;
- monitoring the effectiveness of antibacterial therapy;
- during outbreaks of intestinal infections in communities (kindergartens, schools, hospitals);
- before hospitalization;
- for screening of bacterial carriage (food service workers, healthcare staff, childcare workers).
Biological material
- Various types of biological material depending on the test
Preparing for stool testing
- The material is collected 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 foods...