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WOUND SWAB FOR PYOGENIC CULTURE (CULWOUND) In Jaipur
A wound swab for pyogenic culture is a diagnostic procedure used to collect a sample from a wound for testing in order to identify and determine the bacterial pathogens causing an infection.
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Price : ₹250.00
Reliable, Corporate Office, Jaipur
RDC
: Corporate Office, Jaipur
Reliable, MALVIYA NAGAR, Jaipur
RDC
: Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
Reliable, DURGAPURA, Jaipur
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: Durgapura, Jaipur
Reliable, SHRI HOSPITAL, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
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: Shri Hospital, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
Reliable, JAWAHAR NAGAR, Jaipur
RDC
: Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur
Reliable, JK LOAN, Chetak Marg, JAIPUR
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: Jk Loan, Chetak Marg, Jaipur
Reliable, SANGANERI GATE, Jaipur
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: Sanganeri Gate, Jaipur
Reliable, Agra Road, Jaipur
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: Agra Road, Jaipur
Reliable, JHOTWARA, Jaipur
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: Jhotwara, Jaipur
Parameter Included:
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Sample Collection
Free
Doctor Consultation
Free
Test booked
100+
Report Time
24 Hours
Fasting Time
Test Recommended
Male, Female
Recommended age
5-99 Years
During the procedure, a sterile swab is gently rubbed over the surface of the wound to collect a sample of the wound fluids and any bacteria present. The swab is then placed in a container or tube with a transport medium to preserve the sample and prevent bacterial overgrowth during transportation to the laboratory.
Once the swab sample reaches the laboratory, it is streaked onto specific culture media that promote the growth of bacteria. The culture plates are then incubated under optimal conditions to allow bacterial colonies to grow. After incubation, skilled laboratory personnel examine the plates to identify the types of bacteria present and perform further testing, such as antimicrobial susceptibility testing, to guide appropriate treatment.
Wound swab culture is performed primarily in cases where there is suspicion of a bacterial infection in a wound, such as a surgical site infection, abscess, or infected wound. The aim is to identify the causative bacteria, determine their susceptibility to antibiotics, and guide appropriate treatment.
It is important to note that wound swab cultures have limitations. The results can be affected by improper collection techniques, prior antibiotic use, or contamination during sample collection. Therefore, clinical correlation, along with the results of other diagnostic tests, such as clinical examination and imaging, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
In summary, a wound swab for pyogenic culture is a diagnostic procedure to identify the bacteria causing infection in a wound. It helps guide appropriate antibiotic treatment by determining the bacterial species present and their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents.
