Microbiology (Culture)
Culture for Aerobic with Antibiotic Susceptibility
About
Culture to isolate and identify the causative organism with antibiotic susceptibility to guide treatment. Used to diagnose infection.
Preparation
Drink plenty of fluids (still water) 8-12 hours before collecting sputum. Before oropharyngeal (throat) swabs, for 3-4 hours do not eat, drink, brush teeth, rinse the mouth/throat, chew gum or smoke. Before nasal swabs, for 3-4 hours do not use drops/sprays or rinse the nose. Swabs are best taken in the morning, right after sleep. Women: perform the test (urogenital swab or urine collection) before menstruation or 2-3 days after it ends. Men: do not urinate for 3 hours before a urogenital swab or urine collection.