CULTURE AEROBIC; NASAL SWAB INCLUDES ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY IF INDICATED

What this test checks

Grows bacteria from a nasal swab plus antibiotic sensitivity.

Why do people get this test?

Used in persistent sinusitis and MRSA screening.

When you should consider this test

• Chronic sinus infection
• MRSA screening
• Doctor requested

How to prepare

Nasal swab at collection.