Specimen: Submit Pus in sterile screw capped container OR Pus Swab innoculated in special Aerobic Transport Medium available from Medilab. Ship refrigerated.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Conventional culture, Automated-MIC, MALDITOF-MS, KBDD

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 3 days

Usage: Common organisms isolated are S.aureus, Pseudomonas, S.pyogenes, E.coli, Beta Hemolytic Streptococci, Coliform bacilli and Proteus species. On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities are performed that aid in selection of appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

Specialty: Physician

Disease: Infections

Components: Includes ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY if indicated

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required