CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY (PUS SWAB)

The Culture and Sensitivity (Pus Swab) test collects pus from a wound or abscess and cultures it to identify bacterial or fungal pathogens, then performs antibiotic susceptibility testing to determine which drugs will effectively inhibit the organism. Samples are processed in accredited Dubai laboratories using standard culture, identification and susceptibility methods (disk diffusion or automated MIC platforms), with results typically available within 48–72 hours to guide targeted therapy and reduce unnecessary use of broad‑spectrum antibiotics. This service is ideal for suspected skin and soft‑tissue infections, wound or post‑operative infections, diabetic foot ulcers and abscesses across the UAE; avoid applying topical antiseptics before sampling and always review results with your treating clinician for appropriate treatment.

• Gram stain (microscopy)
• Aerobic bacterial culture
• Anaerobic culture (if requested)
• Quantitative colony count
• Organism identification (species level)
• Antibiotic susceptibility testing (disk diffusion and MIC)
• MRSA screening (Oxacillin/Cefoxitin)
• ESBL detection
• Carbapenem resistance screening (CRE)
• Colistin susceptibility for MDR Gram‑negatives
• Fungal culture and antifungal susceptibility (Candida spp.)
• Interpretive susceptibility report with therapeutic guidance

• Sterile pus swab collected at home by trained phlebotomists with full infection‑control precautions across Dubai and the UAE
• Laboratory culture detects bacteria, fungi or anaerobes present in the pus sample
• Antibiotic sensitivity testing delivers a tailored susceptibility profile to guide targeted treatment
• Fast turnaround — preliminary findings and a clear digital report typically within 24–72 hours
• Processed in UAE‑accredited laboratories with secure electronic results and optional clinician follow‑up

• Home collection by a trained nurse for sterile pus-swab sampling across Dubai and the UAE
• Culture-based identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens from wounds, abscesses, or draining sinuses
• Comprehensive antibiotic susceptibility panel to guide targeted, evidence-based treatment
• Rapid turnaround — preliminary Gram stain within 24 hours and full culture & sensitivity report in 48–72 hours
• DHA-accredited laboratory report formatted for treating physicians and local pharmacies

• Home pus-swab collection by certified nurse/technician — sterile technique, contact‑minimizing, available across Dubai and the UAE
• Microbiological culture to identify bacterial and fungal pathogens with quantitative colony assessment where applicable
• Antibiotic sensitivity (antibiogram) report recommending effective targeted antibiotics to guide treatment — typical turnaround 48–72 hours
• UAE‑accredited laboratory processing with secure online results and optional clinical follow‑up