Culture Aerobic Miscellaneous Test
Short Name: Culture Aerobic Miscellaneous
Culture Aerobic Miscellaneous Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹983. Uses Conventional Culture, Automated Identification & Sensitivity on Tissue, Catheter Tip, Body Effusion, Aspirates, Swab samples. Results in Report available in 3 days after sample receipt. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal
Consultant Microbiologist · Reg: 27670
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To identify bacterial organisms and determine their antibiotic sensitivity for effective treatment of infections.
- Test Code
- 381
- Price
- ₹983
- Sample Type
- Tissue, Catheter Tip, Body Effusion, Aspirates, Swab
- Result Time
- Report available in 3 days after sample receipt
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Conventional Culture, Automated Identification & Sensitivity
Sample Collection
No special preparation required
Method: As per sample type; refer to collection instructions
Laboratory Analysis
Follow aseptic techniques; collect sample as directed by healthcare provider
Report Delivery
Ship refrigerated to laboratory
Timeline: Report available in 3 days after sample receipt
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To identify bacterial organisms and determine their antibiotic sensitivity for effective treatment of infections.
How to Prepare
- Submit tissue in normal saline
- Catheter tip in sterile screw capped container
- 5 mL (1 mL min.) body effusion or aspirates in sterile screw capped container
- Swab in Aerobic Transport medium
- Specify collection site on container and test request form
- Ship refrigerated
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"Consult your healthcare provider for interpretation of test results and appropriate treatment."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
Understanding Your Results
Consult a doctor if symptoms persist, worsen, or if test results indicate infection requiring treatment.
Interfering Factors
- ●Prior antibiotic therapy
- ●Improper sample collection
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