Price:
Rs. 1,505.00
Sample Type: SPUTUM
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a free home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the Actinomycetes Culture – Sputum Test?
This test identifies Actinomycetes bacteria in sputum to diagnose respiratory infections caused by these organisms.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps determine the specific bacterial cause of lung infections, enabling effective and targeted treatment.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with persistent cough, lung abscesses, chronic pneumonia, or suspected actinomycosis may be recommended this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a sputum sample is collected and cultured under controlled conditions to detect and identify Actinomycetes species.
5. What do the results indicate?
A positive result confirms the presence of Actinomycetes, guiding appropriate antibiotic therapy.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, involving only collection of sputum, with no invasive procedures.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate microbial identification with advanced culture techniques and expert laboratory analysis for effective diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infections.