Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic, Nasal Swab- Conventional Identification & Automated AST on Vitek

Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic, Nasal Swab

Conventional Identification & Automated AST on VITEK

🧪 Test Overview

This test is performed on a nasal swab specimen to detect and identify aerobic bacteria that may be associated with nasal colonization or infection. Bacterial isolates are identified using conventional microbiological methods, followed by automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) on VITEK.

🔬 What Does the Test Detect?

• Aerobic bacterial growth from the nasal swab
• Identification of clinically significant bacterial isolates
• Antibiotic susceptibility/resistance pattern of the isolated organism

🧬 Methodology

1. Conventional Identification:
Bacterial growth is assessed using culture and conventional microbiological identification techniques.

2. Automated AST on VITEK:
The identified bacterial isolate is tested against relevant antimicrobial agents using the VITEK automated system to determine its susceptibility pattern.

👨⚕️ When Is It Recommended?

A healthcare provider may recommend this test when evaluation of bacterial colonization or infection of the nasal passage is clinically indicated, particularly in cases of:

• Recurrent nasal or upper respiratory bacterial infections
• Suspected bacterial colonization
• Persistent nasal symptoms where bacterial infection is considered
• Infection-control or screening requirements, when clinically appropriate

📋 Sample Required

Specimen: Nasal Swab
Sample collection: Performed using a sterile swab according to laboratory guidelines.

📊 Report May Include

• Bacterial growth: Present / No significant growth
• Organism identification, when isolated
• Antimicrobial susceptibility profile
• Interpretation such as Sensitive, Intermediate, or Resistant, where applicable

⚠️ Important Note

A positive culture may represent colonization rather than active infection. Results should therefore be interpreted along with symptoms, examination findings, and other clinical information by the treating healthcare professional.

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