Culture & Sensitivity – Aerobic Bacteria, Throat Swab
Test Name: Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic Bacteria, Throat Swab, Conventional Identification & AST
What is the test?
A Throat Swab Culture & Sensitivity is a microbiological test used to detect aerobic bacterial infections in the throat. The collected sample is cultured in the laboratory to identify the causative bacteria and determine which antibiotics are likely to be effective.
Why is it done?
This test may be recommended in cases of:
- Persistent or recurrent sore throat
- Throat pain with suspected bacterial infection
- Tonsillitis or pharyngitis
- Fever associated with throat infection
- Suspected bacterial infection not responding to treatment
What does the test include?
- Conventional bacterial culture
- Identification of the isolated organism
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
- Reporting of antibiotics based on the organism's susceptibility pattern
Sample Required
Throat Swab
Test Method
Conventional Culture, Identification & Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
Why is AST important?
AST helps determine whether the identified bacteria are susceptible or resistant to specific antibiotics, supporting appropriate treatment decisions by the healthcare professional.
Important: Antibiotics should be selected and prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional based on the laboratory report and clinical assessment.
