Sputum Culture & Sensitivity
For pneumonia and chest infections that have not settled on treatment.
Also known as: sputum C/S, chest infection culture
Price on request
This one is done at the centre — it cannot be collected at home. Find your nearest branch.
- Turnaround
- 48–72 hours
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- In-clinic procedure
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About this test
Sample quality decides whether this test is worth anything — saliva grows mouth flora and misleads. It is assessed at the centre before culture, and is most useful in hospital-acquired pneumonia, bronchiectasis and treatment failure.
What it measures
- Respiratory pathogens isolated
- Antibiotic sensitivity
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Fever & infection
- Lungs & breathing
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