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

Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic, Stool – Conventional Identification & Automated AST on VITEK

Test Overview
This test is used to detect and identify aerobic bacterial pathogens in stool samples and determine their susceptibility to commonly used antibiotics. Bacterial identification is performed using conventional microbiological methods, followed by automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) on VITEK.

What Does the Test Detect?

• Aerobic bacterial pathogens causing intestinal infections
• Identification of the isolated organism
• Antibiotics to which the organism is Sensitive, Intermediate, or Resistant

Why Is This Test Done?
It may be recommended when bacterial gastroenteritis is suspected, particularly in cases of:

• Persistent or severe diarrhea
• Blood or mucus in stools
• Fever associated with gastrointestinal symptoms
• Suspected bacterial food poisoning
• Recurrent or unexplained intestinal infection

Sample Required: Stool
Method: Conventional bacterial identification + Automated AST on VITEK
Result: Organism identification with antibiotic susceptibility profile

Clinical Significance
The antibiotic susceptibility results can help the treating physician select an appropriate antibiotic when treatment is indicated, while helping avoid ineffective antibiotic therapy.

Important: Antibiotics should be taken only as prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. A negative culture does not necessarily exclude every possible cause of diarrhea, as some infections are viral, parasitic, or caused by organisms not detected by routine culture.