Ear Culture
The ear culture test is administered in individuals suspected of having bacterial or fungal infections in the ear canal or middle ear causing symptoms like ear pain, drainage, or changes in hearing. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to diagnose and guide treatment for conditions like otitis media or external otitis.
Cystic Fibrosis Culture
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is distinguished by chronic infection and inflammation of the airways. Cystic Fibrosis Culture is used by healthcare providers for detection of lower airway P. aeruginosa and other infection, to prevent progression of lung disease in children suffering from Cystic fibrosis. Apart from it, prescribing relevant antibiotics against the infectious agent.
Culture Expressed Breast Milk
Breast milk may be cultured to check the sensitivity of the bacteria. This test aids in diagnosing infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, and other bacteria, in breast milk. This helps healthcare providers to see if there is an infection present in the breast milk of women suffering from chronic breast pain. Mother’s milk is expressed and […]
Cryptosporidium Screen
The Cryptosporidium Screen test identifies the microscopic parasite known as Cryptosporidium, a causative agent of zoonotic or waterborne outbreaks. Individuals, especially children and those with compromised immune systems, are more susceptible to cryptosporidiosis. Healthcare professionals employ this test to identify outbreaks, track sources, assess risk factors, and implement necessary interventions.
Cryptococcus Antigen Test
The Cryptococcus Antigen test identifies antigens of a free-living saprophytic yeast, Cryptococcus, that causes a severe life-threatening illness called cryptococcosis, especially in immunosuppressed patients. These infections are mainly due to Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. Healthcare providers use it for early diagnosis of various cryptococcal infections and initiate appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Corneal Transplant Culture
The Corneal Transplant Culture test identifies microorganisms present in corneoscleral rims during keratoplasty or corneal transplant procedures. Healthcare professionals implement this test as part of the protocol when replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with donated corneal tissue to avoid postoperative complications such as vision loss and or complete eye removal in extreme cases
Corneal Scraping Culture
The corneal scraping culture test is conducted to diagnose corneal infections. Healthcare professionals opt for this test in cases where a corneal infiltrate is sizable, centrally located, and exhibits substantial stromal involvement with melting or multiple infiltrates. This test is also used in situations involving a history of corneal surgeries.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture
The Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture test detects bacterial, viral, or fungal infections affecting the CSF, which is crucial for diagnosing meningitis and ventriculitis. CSF, an ultrafiltrate of plasma, plays a vital role in the functioning of the brain and spine. Healthcare providers rely on this gold-standard test to diagnose infections and administer appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Catheter Culture
The Catheter Culture test assesses catheterized patients for bloodstream infection risk, vital in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) and sepsis. Common organisms causing these infections include, but not limited to, coagulase-negative staphylococci, Candida sp., enteric Gram-negative bacilli, and Staphylococcus aureus. This test is used to detect microorganisms and helps identify potential infection.
Clostridium difficile Rapid PCR
Clostridium difficile bacteria is associated with severe diarrhoea and gastrointestinal discomfort in individuals on long-term antibiotics or immunocompromised ones. C. difficile rapid polymerase chain reaction is a qualitative molecular genetics diagnostic test used to quickly detect the presence of Clostridioides difficile bacteria and differentiation of Toxin B, and Binary Toxin in stool samples collected from […]
