Blood Culture & Sensitivity, Bactec Test
- Category
- Culture
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 7 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- All Ages
What Is This Test?
Blood is incubated in an automated BACTEC system to grow any bacteria or fungi, which are then identified and tested for antibiotic sensitivity.
Why this test is performed?
The key test for bloodstream infection (bacteraemia/sepsis) and typhoid in the first week of fever, guiding targeted antibiotic treatment.
Who should take this test?
Infections that are severe, recurrent or not responding to antibiotics, as advised by a doctor.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
What's included 2 parameters
Blood Culture & Sensitivity, Bactec (1)
- Blood Culture & Sensitivity, Bactec
Blood Culture (1)
- Blood Culture
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- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
Antibiotics reduce the chance of growing the organism, which can give a false-negative result.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 5–6 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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