Pharmacology Assignment
Rokaya Howard
Group 4 Discussion
Infectious Disease/Case Study
Antibiotics: Infectious Disease/ Case Study:
Culture and Sensitivity and Why ?
Blood culture and sensitivity test, blood C&S This blood test finds out whether
you have a systemic infection. This is an infection that affects your whole
body, not just one part. A sample of blood is studied in a lab to check for
bacteria or a type of fungus called yeast. You may need this test if you have
symptoms of a systemic infection. These include: (Ackley,2016)
Chills
Fever
Tiredness (fatigue)
Confusion
Nausea
Rapid breathing or heart rate
Passing urine less often
A blood culture and sensitivity test can be done to confirm an infection, such
as pneumonia, and figure out the best way to treat it.
The test is usually done with at least two blood samples, drawn through a
needle from different veins. Taking multiple samples is more likely to produce
accurate results. The blood samples are placed in a dish with a substance that
promotes growth of bacteria or yeast. This is called a culture.
Early results may be available in 24 hours, but it can take 48 to 72 hours to
find out the specific bacteria or yeast causing your infection. (Conley,2016)
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the
method used for the test, and other things. Your test results may not mean
you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean
for you.
Rokaya Howard
Group 4 Discussion
Infectious Disease/Case Study
Antibiotics: Infectious Disease/ Case Study:
Culture and Sensitivity and Why ?
Blood culture and sensitivity test, blood C&S This blood test finds out whether
you have a systemic infection. This is an infection that affects your whole
body, not just one part. A sample of blood is studied in a lab to check for
bacteria or a type of fungus called yeast. You may need this test if you have
symptoms of a systemic infection. These include: (Ackley,2016)
Chills
Fever
Tiredness (fatigue)
Confusion
Nausea
Rapid breathing or heart rate
Passing urine less often
A blood culture and sensitivity test can be done to confirm an infection, such
as pneumonia, and figure out the best way to treat it.
The test is usually done with at least two blood samples, drawn through a
needle from different veins. Taking multiple samples is more likely to produce
accurate results. The blood samples are placed in a dish with a substance that
promotes growth of bacteria or yeast. This is called a culture.
Early results may be available in 24 hours, but it can take 48 to 72 hours to
find out the specific bacteria or yeast causing your infection. (Conley,2016)
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the
method used for the test, and other things. Your test results may not mean
you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean
for you.
