Many people think that a yellow or green nasal discharge means a bacterial infection, which requires antibiotics but it is not true. It can be a sign that your body is being attacked by either a bacteria or a virus. That said, a yellow discharge does not necessarily indicate a sinus infection.
After the stool is placed in the culture, it may take two to three days for any bacteria that is in the stool to grow. These bacteria can then be isolated and examined under a microscope so that they may be identified. The stool may also be tested for parasites or eggs.
How long does it take to get results back from an HIV test? Results from antibody tests that are sent to a laboratory usually take one to three days to return. If the test is positive, results may be delayed while the laboratory does a Western blot to be sure that HIV antibody is present. Western blot tests take only one day to perform, but some laboratories may not run the test every day. Results from rapid tests done in the doctor's office or at other points of care are usually available in 15-20 minutes.