Prostatic Discharge Culture and Sensitivity

Also known as: Aerobic Culture; Anaerobic Culture
Formal name: Culture, wound
Related tests: Gram Stain, Susceptibility Testing, Blood Culture, Urine Culture, AFB Smear and Culture, Fungal Culture, MRSA Screening

Why should I do it?
To detect a bacterial infection, to determine which specific bacteria are present, and to isolate and grow the bacteria for subsequent susceptibility testing

When should I do it?
When the doctor suspects that you are infected by a pathogenic microorganism; sometimes after treatment of an infection to evaluate its effectiveness

What Kind of Sample is Needed?

Test Preparation Needed?