Culture Aerobic Miscellaneous with Gram Stain Test
Short Name: Aerobic Culture with Gram Stain Test
Also known as: Aerobic Culture Test, Gram Stain Culture Test, Miscellaneous Culture with Gram Stain
Culture Aerobic Miscellaneous with Gram Stain Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹1,112. Uses Conventional Culture, Automated Sensitivity, Gram Stain on Catheter tip, body effusion, aspirates, or swab in Aerobic Transport medium samples. Results in 3 days from sample receipt. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To identify bacterial infections through culture and Gram stain, determine antibiotic susceptibility, and aid in targeted treatment planning.
- Test Code
- 380
- Price
- ₹1,112
- Sample Type
- Catheter tip, body effusion, aspirates, or swab in Aerobic Transport medium
- Result Time
- 3 days from sample receipt
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Conventional Culture, Automated Sensitivity, Gram Stain
Sample Collection
No special preparation required
Method: Swab or Aspiration by healthcare professional
Laboratory Analysis
Sample collected by a healthcare professional using sterile techniques
Report Delivery
Store and ship sample refrigerated to maintain integrity
Timeline: 3 days from sample receipt
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To identify bacterial infections through culture and Gram stain, determine antibiotic susceptibility, and aid in targeted treatment planning.
How to Prepare
- Submit in sterile screw capped container
- Specify collection site on container and test request form
- Ship refrigerated
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"This test is essential for identifying bacterial infections and guiding antibiotic therapy to ensure effective treatment."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Improper labeling
- Non-sterile container
- Exceeded stability time
Understanding Your Results
Positive culture with growth
Bacterial infection identified; refer to sensitivity report for antibiotic therapy
Negative culture
No bacterial growth detected; consider other causes or repeat testing if symptoms persist
Gram stain positive
Preliminary identification of bacteria type to aid in diagnosis
Antibiotic sensitivity report
Guides selection of effective antibiotics for treatment
If symptoms persist, worsen, or if results indicate infection requiring treatment
Limitations
- ⚠May not detect all bacterial strains
- ⚠Time-consuming for culture growth
- ⚠Requires proper sample handling
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal discomfort during sample collection
- ●Rare risk of infection at collection site
Interfering Factors
- ●Contaminated sample
- ●Prior antibiotic use
- ●Improper sample collection
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