Bactec Blood Culture (Aerobic & Fungal)
Overview of Bactec Blood Culture (Aerobic & Fungal) in Kochi
What is the Bactec Blood Culture Aerobic Test?
This test detects bacterial infections in the blood using the Bactec system, which monitors microbial growth in aerobic conditions.
Who should get this test?
This test is recommended for:
Patients with fever of unknown origin.
Individuals suspected of sepsis or bloodstream infections.
Immunocompromised individuals with suspected bacteremia.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is inoculated into an aerobic culture bottle, and the Bactec system monitors growth by detecting CO2 production.
What do the results indicate?
Positive Culture: Confirms bacterial or fungal growth in the blood.
Negative Culture: Suggests no detectable bloodstream infection.
Why is this test important?
Rapid identification of pathogens helps guide appropriate antibiotic treatment and prevent sepsis.
Test included
- Culture
- Grams Stain
- Organism
- Remark
- Volume Of Blood
- Final Culture
- Grams Stain
- Organism
- Remark
- Specimen Source
- Culture
- Gram's Stain
- Organism
- Remark
- Volume Of Blood
- Culture
- Gram's Stain
- Organism
- Remark
- Organism
- Organism
- Ampicillin
- Interpretation
- Penicillin
- Interpretation
- Erythromycin
- Interpretation
- Clarithromycin
- Interpretation
- Clindamycin
- Interpretation
- Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- Interpretation
- Norfloxacin
- Interpretation
- Nitrofurantoin
- Interpretation
- Amoxicillin/k Clavulanate
- Interpretation
- Ampicillin/sulbactam
- Interpretation
- Netilmicin
- Interpretation
- Azithromycin
- Interpretation
- Vancomycin
- Interpretation
- Daptomycin
- Interpretation
- Linezolid
- Interpretation
- Tetracycline
- Interpretation
- Gentamicin
- Interpretation
- Ciprofloxacin
- Interpretation
- Cephalothin
- Interpretation
- Cefazolin
- Interpretation
- Cefotaxime
- Interpretation
- Ceftriaxone
- Interpretation
- Cefepime
- Interpretation
- Teicoplanin
- Interpretation
- Synercid (dalfopristin/quinupristin)
- Levofloxacin
- Interpretation
- Moxifloxacin
- Interpretation
- Gatifloxacin
- Interpretation
- Chloramphenicol
- Interpretation
- Imipenem
- Interpretation
- Ertapenem
- Interpretation
- Meropenem
- Interpretation
- Piperacillin/tazobactam
- Interpretation
- Rifampin
- Interpretation
- Oxacillin
- Interpretation
- Streptomycin Synergy Screen
- Gentamicin Synergy Screen
- Cefoxitin Screen
- Interpretation
- Remarks
- Tetracycline
- Interpretation
- Aztreonam
- Interpretation
- Colistin
- Interpretation
- Tigecycline
- Interpretation
- Remarks
- Amoxicillin/k Clavulanate
- Interpretation
- Ampicillin/sulbactam
- Interpretation
- Piperacillin
- Interpretation
- Piperacillin/tazobactam
- Interpretation
- Ciprofloxacin
- Interpretation
- Levofloxacin
- Interpretation
- Moxifloxacin
- Interpretation
- Cefuroxime
- Interpretation
- Cefotaxime
- Interpretation
- Esbl Confirmation-cefotaxime/k Clavulanate
- Interpretation
- Ceftazidime
- Interpretation
- Esbl Confirmation-ceftazidime/k Clavulanate
- Interpretation
- Cefoxitin
- Interpretation
- Cefotetan
- Interpretation
- Cefepime
- Interpretation
- Amikacin
- Interpretation
- Imipenem
- Interpretation
- Ertapenem
- Interpretation
- Meropenem
- Interpretation
- Ampicillin
- Interpretation
- Norfloxacin
- Interpretation
- Cefazolin
- Interpretation
- Gentamicin
- Interpretation
- Tobramycin
- Interpretation
- Nitrofurantoin
- Interpretation
- Trimethoprim
- Interpretation
- Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- Interpretation
Doctor information
Test code
1212AF
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Micro Biology
Turn around time
14 Working Days
Performing locations
1 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Spot | NeoNatal Cards | 10 ML |
| Heparin Whole Blood | Green Vacutainer | 12 ML |
| Others (fx) | Others | 2 NOS |
| S.p.s Whole Blood | Others | 8 ML |
Package price
₹2400
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