Culture and Sensitivity (Stool)

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The Stool Culture & Sensitivity test identifies bacteria causing intestinal infections and determines effective antibiotics for treatment.

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Test Details

Also Known As

Stool Culture Test, Stool Culture & Antibiotic Sensitivity, Fecal Culture Test, Stool C/S Test, Enteric Pathogen Culture

Sample Type

Stool (Fresh stool sample in a sterile container)

Gender

Male, Female

Age Group

All Ages

Pathology

Test Code

A culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sensitivity test checks to see what kind of medicine, such as an antibiotic, will work best to treat the illness or infection.

If no germs grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of germ may be identified using a microscope or chemical tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called sensitivity testing.

Normal results are negative. This means that no abnormal bacteria or other organisms were found in your stool culture and that you don't have an infection. Positive results mean bacteria, parasites, or other abnormal organisms were found in your stool culture. They may be causing your infection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To diagnose bacterial intestinal infections and guide antibiotic therapy.

In cases of persistent diarrhea, dysentery, fever with loose stools, or suspected food poisoning.

Fresh stool should be collected in a clean, sterile container without urine contamination.

Culture results usually take 48–72 hours; sensitivity reports may take longer.

No, parasites and viruses require separate stool tests.

No fasting is required.

Culture and Sensitivity (Stool)