Culture Aerobic Nasal Swab Test and Its Price in India

Culture Aerobic nasal swab test or nasopharyngeal culture is a painless method to diagnose upper respiratory infections. These infections lead to symptoms like cough and runny nose. The culture test is a method of identifying infectious pathogens by growing them in a laboratory.

This test is also known as nasal aspiration and nasal swab test. Infection like influenza and respiratory syncytial virus are easily identifiable via this test.

Process of the test

• Secretions are collected from the patient using a sterile swab.
• Secretions do get suctioned out using a device called aspirator.
• The bacteria, fungi or viruses present in the specimen are multiplied in the labs to detect them easily.

When to get tested

If having symptoms like

• Chest congestion
• Runny nose
• Chronic cough that does not go away itself

Results expected 

Results are generally available within 48 hours of specimen given time.

Documents required

>>Doctor’s prescription
>>Valid identity proof

What is the cost of Culture Aerobic Nasal Swab test

The cost depends on your region and your chosen laboratory. Ganesh diagnostics provides the best accurate reports and have all the latest technologies available for your pathological needs.