Bacteriology
Urine culture
A urine culture is a laboratory test used to look for germs or bacteria in a sample of urine. It can be used on both adults and children to screen for urinary tract infections.
Stool culture
The stool culture test is designed to identify bacteria responsible for infections of the lower digestive tract. This test can differentiate between pathogenic bacteria that cause diseases and normal flora bacteria that are typically found in the digestive tract.
Sputum culture
A sputum culture is a medical test that aims to identify the presence of bacteria or other microorganisms that may induce an infection in the lungs or the airways leading to them.
Pus culture
A pus culture is a lab test to identify bacteria or fungi causing infection in a wound or abscess. A sample of pus is taken and grown in a lab to determine the type of microorganisms. Susceptibility testing is done to determine the best treatment options.
Swab culture
A swab culture test is a medical procedure that detects the presence of bacteria or fungi in a sample taken from a person. It involves using a sterile swab to collect a sample from the body part being tested.
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