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Body Fluid Culture and Sensitivity

This test cultures body fluid samples to identify infectious organisms and tests them for antibiotic susceptibility. It is used in cases of suspected infections in body cavities, joints, or internal organs to determine the most effective treatment.

Also known asbody fluid culture and sensitivitybody fluid c/sbody fluid culture & sensitivitybody fluid culture test

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

13 parameters

Earliest reports in

3 Working Days

Test details

Body Fluid Culture and Sensitivity Test in Shimla Overview

This test involves collecting fluid samples (from joints, abdomen, or other body cavities) to detect infection. It also includes susceptibility testing to determine which antibiotics are most effective against the identified pathogen.

Why consider this test?

  • It helps in diagnosing infections within the body’s internal fluids like peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid (joint fluid), or pleural fluid.
  • The susceptibility test helps to tailor antibiotic treatment to the specific infection.

Who should get this test done?

  • Individuals with systemic infections (fever, chills, rapid heart rate) or symptoms of infections in the body’s internal cavities.
  • Those with suspected peritoneal infections, abscesses, or joint infections (e.g., septic arthritis).
  • Immunocompromised patients (e.g., those undergoing cancer treatments or with HIV/AIDS) who are at higher risk for infections.

More Information

Results may take longer, as cultures need time to grow. This test is vital for diagnosing deep tissue or organ infections that are not easily detected through other methods.

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Body Fluid Culture and Sensitivity includes 13 parameters

  • Specimen Source
  • Appearance
  • Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes
  • Lymphocytes
  • Red Blood Cells
  • Gram Stain
  • Acid Fast Bacilli
  • Fungal Elements
  • Parasites
  • Culture
  • Organism
  • Organism 2
  • Remark

Test code

1194CS

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
FluidPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 1 ML

Specimen stability information

Fluid

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 17:00

Turn around time

3 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

Body Fluid Culture and Sensitivity

₹550

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