Bacteriological examination of blood for sterility and blood culture

Bacteriological examination of blood for sterility (blood culture) is a highly accurate method that allows you to detect the presence of bacteria in the blood and determine which microorganisms caused the infection. The study is carried out on modern automatic analyzer, which ensures maximum accuracy and speed of results.

What does the test determine?

• Presence of bacteria in the blood (bacteremia)

• The type of microorganism that caused the infection

• Sensitivity of the pathogen to antibiotics (antibiotic profile)

• Selection of effective treatment

When is it prescribed?

• Suspected sepsis

• Fever of unknown origin

• Postoperative complications

• Prolonged fever for no apparent reason

• Immunosuppressive conditions

• Suspected systemic bacterial infection

Advantages of research on an automatic analyzer

• High sensitivity and rapid detection of bacterial growth

• Accurate determination of the type of microflora

• Automatic generation of antibiograms

• Minimal risk of human error

Preparation for analysis

• Blood is taken before starting antibiotic therapy, or 48–72 hours after its cessation.

• No special diet or preparation is required.

The result contains:

• Is there growth of microorganisms?

• The name of the identified bacteria

• Antibiotic sensitivity/resistance

Laboratory Medilab Plus performs bacteriological tests according to international standards, providing accurate and fast diagnostic results.