Sputum for Culture & Sensitivity

🔍 Overview

The Sputum for Culture & Sensitivity test is used to identify bacterial or fungal organisms causing respiratory infections. It also determines which antibiotics are most effective against the detected organism, helping guide targeted treatment.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Identify the causative organism in lung and airway infections

• Diagnose conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, and chronic lung infections

• Determine antibiotic sensitivity and resistance patterns

• Guide appropriate and effective antibiotic therapy

• Monitor persistent or recurrent respiratory infections

✔ Helps avoid unnecessary or ineffective antibiotics
✔ Essential in managing chronic or severe infections

⏱ Reports Within: 5 Days
🧪 Sample: Sputum
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required