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Culture

What it measures

Tests in the graph that measure it
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A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Culture

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex PCR Culture and Smear Non-Respiratory

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
14685
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

There are more than 70 species of Mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification, and, if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity, is required to initiate necessary therapy.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 14685

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex PCR Culture and Smear Respiratory

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
14684
Specimen
See individual tests
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

There are more than 70 species of Mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification, and, if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity, is required to initiate necessary therapy.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 14684

Mycobacteria Culture with Fluorochrome Smear

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
4554
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

There are more than 70 species of mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification, and, if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity, is required to initiate necessary therapy.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 4554

SalmonellaShigella Cult Campy EIA and Shiga Toxin reflex E.coli O157 Cult

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
32114
Specimen
Stool
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter are considered gastro-intestinal pathogens. Identification of these organisms is important for treatment and infection control. The Shiga toxin assay detects toxins produced by enterohemorrhagic E. coli and other enteric organisms which have been isolated from patients who have hemorrhagic colitis with or without hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 32114

Culture Aerobic and Anaerobic

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
4446
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Deep wound/abscess infections are often caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 4446

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