Blood Culture and Sensitivity (C/S) Test Cost & It's Procedure

Book blood C/S test at the best price in Delhi NCR, India from GDIC (Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Centre). GDIC is a NABL Accredited Pathology lab in Delhi offering a wide range of blood testing services.

A blood Culture and Sensitivity test tell your doctor if you have an infection in your bloodstream that can spread throughout your body. This is referred to as a systemic infection by doctors. The test looks for bacteria or yeast that could be causing the infection in a sample of your blood.

A positive blood culture test result suggests bacteria or yeast in your blood. "Negative" signifies they are absent. If two or more of your blood cultures come back positive for the same bacteria or yeast, it’s likely that's the illness. A blood infection is severe. You'll require hospital treatment right now.

Why Done? 

If you experience symptoms like these, your doctor may request the test.

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Increased heart rate
• If your infection is more serious, you may experience:
• Different parts of your body are inflamed.
• In your small blood arteries, little blood clots are forming.
• A significant decline in blood pressure
• Failure of one or more organs

Procedure: 

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required Documents for Blood Culture and Sensitivity (C/S) Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care: 

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Blood Culture and Sensitivity (C/S) Test in Delhi: 

The Blood C/S Test or Culture and Sensitivity Aerobic Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.