Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic, Tissue- Automated Identification & Sensitivity on Vitek

Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic, Tissue – Automated Identification & Sensitivity on VITEK

Test Name: Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic, Tissue – Automated Identification & Sensitivity on VITEK

What is the test?

This is a microbiology test performed on a tissue specimen to detect bacteria that may be causing an infection. When significant bacterial growth is detected, the organism is identified using an automated VITEK system, followed by antimicrobial susceptibility testing to determine which antibiotics are likely to be effective.

Why is it done?

The test may be recommended for suspected bacterial infections involving:

• Surgical or traumatic wounds
• Deep soft-tissue infections
• Post-operative infections
• Abscesses and infected lesions
• Other clinically suspected tissue infections

What does the test report?

The report may provide:

• Bacterial growth: Detected / No significant growth
• Organism identification: Name of the bacteria isolated
• Antimicrobial susceptibility: Antibiotics to which the organism is Sensitive, Intermediate, or Resistant
• Relevant microbiology comments, where applicable

How is the test performed?

1. A properly collected tissue specimen is submitted to the laboratory.
2. The specimen is cultured under appropriate aerobic conditions.
3. If bacterial growth is significant, the isolate is processed on the VITEK automated system.
4. VITEK helps with automated bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).
5. Results are reviewed and reported by the microbiology laboratory.

Sample Required

Tissue specimen, collected aseptically according to the clinical site and laboratory requirements.

Important Note

Antibiotics should not be started, stopped, or changed solely based on the report without consultation with the treating clinician. The result should be interpreted along with the patient's symptoms, examination findings, and clinical history.