Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric in Secunderabad
Understanding Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric in Secunderabad
What is Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric in Secunderabad?
A Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric test helps diagnose bacterial infections in children aged 12 years or below. This test helps diagnose bacterial infections of the blood (bacteremia), sepsis, and other infections that can become fatal if not treated promptly. Available at an affordable price in Secunderabad with Tata 1mg, this test is one of the most effective ways to check what bacteria are causing the infection. This helps the doctor select appropriate antibiotics to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize the development of antibiotic resistance.
The doctor may suggest this test if the child is experiencing symptoms suggestive of bacteremia, such as fever, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, etc. No special preparation is needed for this test. However, inform the doctor about all the medications the child may be taking, as they might interfere with the test results, and the doctor may ask to discontinue them temporarily.
What does Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric measure?
A Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric test can help detect pathogens such as bacteria or fungi that can cause blood infections (bacteremia). Severe infection may lead to sepsis, which is a life-threatening emergency that needs immediate medical attention. Identifying the right cause of infection makes initiating treatment and formulating an effective treatment plan easier.
A Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric is a simple test in which the blood sample is placed in a special container designed to encourage the growth of aerobic bacteria that require oxygen for their survival. After a period of time, the blood sample is examined under a microscope to determine if bacteria are present.
If test results are positive, the infection-causing bacteria is identified, and an antibiotic susceptibility test may be conducted to determine which antibiotics would be effective for treatment. If yeasts/fungi are the source of infection, appropriate treatment for fungal infections can be commenced.
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