{"product_id":"body-fluid-culture-ascitic-csf-aminotic-conventional-identification-ast","title":"Body Fluid Culture (Ascitic CSF,Aminotic), Conventional Identification \u0026 AST","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eBody Fluid Culture (Ascitic \/ CSF \/ Amniotic Fluid), Conventional Identification \u0026amp; AST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eThis test is performed to detect and identify bacterial or fungal infections in sterile body fluids such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mxy5bw\" data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"248\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eAscitic Fluid\u003c\/strong\u003e – fluid from the abdomen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7a3arj\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eCSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid)\u003c\/strong\u003e – fluid around the brain and spinal cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jgwlse\" data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eAmniotic Fluid\u003c\/strong\u003e – fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"a9bnt8\" data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eWhat the Test Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16c0zqo\" data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eCulture of the body fluid sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18nqbe8\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eConventional microbial identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2fwvml\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eAST (Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing) to determine which antibiotics are effective against the detected organism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"onoped\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eWhy the Test is Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xd27co\" data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eDiagnose serious infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10am87a\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eIdentify the causative microorganism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x8otwu\" data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eGuide targeted antibiotic treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vw55a8\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eMonitor infection severity and treatment response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1anbees\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eCommon Conditions Evaluated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o5hhm1\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eMeningitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jf5jx0\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"875\"\u003ePeritonitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ehxi5g\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eIntra-amniotic infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x35mqh\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"954\"\u003ePost-surgical or hospital-acquired infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"70mhv1\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eSepsis-related infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eSterile body fluid sample collected by a medical professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"owkoul\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eTurnaround Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eUsually \u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e48–72 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on organism growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p5q70f\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1236\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNo special preparation is generally required unless advised by the doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lifecell Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007209599111,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4241\/3447\/files\/19a8b967-ac58-4e2f-928c-637f6f01011d.png?v=1779170901","url":"https:\/\/ourdermastore.com\/products\/body-fluid-culture-ascitic-csf-aminotic-conventional-identification-ast","provider":"Ourdermastore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}