Medical Device Culture
The Medical Device Culture test identifies polymer-associated infections caused by the presence of medical devices, often stemming from biofilm formation on their surface by microorganisms. It aids in detecting healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and guides the initiation of tailored treatment strategies by healthcare professionals to effectively address a range of medical device-related infections.
KOH Preparation
Healthcare professionals use a potassium hydroxide preparation to identify the presence of fungal elements in skin scrapings, hair, and nails. KOH serves as an enzymatic agent that breaks down debris in a specimen, such as epithelial cells and WBCs, allowing a clear view of yeast or pseudohyphae.
Isolate for Identification
The isolate for identification test is used for the identification of isolates referred by other entities. This is normally done when the source facility is seeking confirmation of the identified organism or were unable to identify the organism.
Influenza Rapid Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
The diagnosis of respiratory viruses by rapid point of care nucleic acid tests can dramatically enhance patient care during seasonal influenza epidemics. It can facilitate differentiation of Influenza A, B, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 , viruses. With PCR testing for Influenza, being the highly sensitive and specific test, healthcare professionals can precisely discern the etiology of […]
Group B Strep Culture
The Group B Strep Culture test is used to diagnose infections caused by Group B Streptococcus (GBS), represented explicitly by Streptococcus agalactiae. GBS is a common colonizer of the genital and gastrointestinal tracts, especially in pregnant women. Healthcare professionals employ this test to confirm the diagnosis of GBS infection and initiate appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Gram Stain
The Gram stain is a microbiological test that categorizes bacteria into gram-positive and gram-negative by a series of staining steps. The test helps to identify bacterial morphology and aids in determining an initial course of treatment , as gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria respond differently to specific treatments.
Gonorrhea Culture
The Gonorrhea Culture test identifies Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a common sexually transmitted pathogen transmitted through direct mucosal contact. The culture method employed is susceptible and specific. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to screen for gonorrhoeae infection when there is a suspicion of exposure and to establish a diagnosis in symptomatic individuals.
Fine Needle Aspirate Culture
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) culture is a diagnostic test that involves collecting a small tissue sample using a thin needle. The sample is then cultured to identify and grow microorganisms, helping to diagnose infections from bacteria, viruses, or fungi or determine the nature of a mass or lesion.
Eye Culture
The Eye Culture test detects eye infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Ocular infections are cultured to distinguish infectious from noninfectious causes because clinical features or symptom-based diagnosis might be difficult to identify the causative agent. Medical practitioners use this test to provide effective antimicrobial therapy tailored to the identified pathogens.
Endotracheal tube (ETT) Aspirate Culture
The Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Aspirate Culture is conducted to identify microorganisms associated with lower respiratory tract infections. In mechanically ventilated patients with an endotracheal tube, Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria such as, A. baumannii, K. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa are common
