Blood Culture & Sensitivity
The definitive test for bacteria in the bloodstream, with antibiotic sensitivities.
Also known as: blood culture, sepsis screen
Full patient price. No booking fee.
- Turnaround
- 3–5 days
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
- Home collection
- Available free in our service areas
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About this test
Blood culture grows any organism circulating in the blood and identifies which antibiotics will kill it. It is the gold standard for prolonged or unexplained fever and for suspected sepsis or typhoid. Samples should be taken during a fever spike and before antibiotics are started.
What it measures
- Organism identification
- Antibiotic sensitivity panel
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Fever & infection
Often booked with this
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- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection
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