Stool for Culture & Sensitivity

🔍 Overview

The Stool for Culture & Sensitivity test is used to identify bacterial pathogens causing gastrointestinal infections. It also determines the antibiotic sensitivity of the detected organisms, helping in accurate and effective treatment.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Detect bacterial causes of diarrhea and intestinal infections

• Identify organisms such as Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli, and others

• Determine antibiotic sensitivity and resistance patterns

• Guide targeted antibiotic therapy

• Evaluate persistent or severe gastrointestinal symptoms

✔ Essential test for infectious diarrhea
✔ Helps avoid inappropriate antibiotic use

⏱ Reports Within: 8 Hrs
🧪 Sample: Stool
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required