Sampling for Bacterial and Yeast Culture
If you're going to have a bacterial culture, we recommend read the following information carefully to ensure that the sample is adequate and the results are accurate and reliable. Follow the guidelines of preparation is essential to facilitate the detection of potential infections and allow the microbiologist to correctly identify the bacteria and the most effective treatment.
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
The bacterial culture is prescribed by Physicians and Clinical diagnose “bacterial infections” in any part of the body. In the result of laboratory, Microbiologist record-producing bacteria infection, as well as the right antibiotic for the treatment of the process (Antibiogram). In the case of Yeasts that produce pathology (Candida sp.) and given the characteristics of these microorganisms is not performed antifungigrama.
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
- Do not start with the antibiotic treatment prescribed (by any route: oral, topical, eye drops or injectable) until you have made the decision to crop (pharynx, conjunctival, otic, wound, etc.). Unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- It is very important that you go without washing the area to study, since it would decrease the performance of the crop. Also, do not apply any cream, lotion, antiseptics or disinfectantsin the place supposedly infected.
- He comes to realize the cultivation as soon as possible after the prescription of the doctor.
- In the case of urethral discharge, must have been at least an hour since the last urination.
- In the case of swab vaginal or endocervicalyou must attend without having applied any disinfectant, ovum or cream.
ADDITIONAL INFO
ADDITIONAL INFO
TIME OF RESPONSE OR OUTCOME
5-7 days.
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