Culture Aerobic, Stool (Automated)
- Category
- Culture
- Sample
- Fresh stool sample in a sterile container provided by the lab
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 5 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 0-99
What Is This Test?
Grows and identifies bacteria from a stool sample and tests which antibiotics work against them (culture and sensitivity).
Why this test is performed?
Confirms the cause of bacterial diarrhoea and dysentery (e.g., Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae) and guides the right antibiotic, especially when infections are severe, recurrent or not responding to 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. Collect a fresh stool sample in the sterile container; do not mix with urine or water.
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Frequently asked questions
Give the sample before starting antibiotics if possible, as they can stop bacteria from growing and cause a false-negative result.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Fresh stool sample in a sterile container provided by the lab.
Usually within 3–4 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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