Paediatric- 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?
A paediatric blood culture bottle is used to grow and identify bacteria or fungi in a child's blood, with antibiotic sensitivity testing.
Why this test is performed?
Diagnoses bloodstream infections and sepsis in infants and children and guides 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.
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- Report time: In 7 days
- No fasting
Blood Culture & Sensitivity, Bactec Test
Culture
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
₹1,099
₹2,500
56% off
- Report time: In 31 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 5 days
- No fasting
Culture Aerobic, Stool (Automated)
Culture
Fresh stool sample in a sterile container provided by the lab
₹800
₹1,200
33% off
- Report time: In 5 days
- No fasting
Urine Culture (Automated) Test
Culture
Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container
₹699
₹1,200
41% off
Frequently asked questions
Only a small volume, suitable for children, using a special paediatric bottle.
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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