CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY (SKIN SWAB)

The Culture and Sensitivity (Skin Swab) test identifies bacteria or fungi from a swab of the affected skin and determines which antibiotics or antifungals the organism is susceptible to, enabling targeted treatment rather than empirical therapy; samples are collected at home by a trained technician for convenience across Dubai. This test is particularly useful for suspected skin or wound infections—such as cellulitis, impetigo, ulcers or post‑surgical site infections—because it helps clinicians choose effective, narrow‑spectrum medications and reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Samples are typically processed in a certified laboratory with results available in about 48–72 hours; patients should avoid topical antibiotics or antiseptics before sampling when possible and share the culture and sensitivity report with their UAE clinician for definitive treatment decisions.

• Culture result — organism isolation (bacterial/fungal)
• Gram stain morphology
• Species-level identification
• Colony count (CFU per swab)
• Mixed flora / contamination flag
• Antibiotic susceptibility profile (S/I/R)
• Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values
• MRSA detection (cefoxitin/oxacillin)
• ESBL production screening
• Carbapenemase (KPC/NDM/OXA) screening
• Candida and fungal species identification
• Laboratory comments and targeted treatment guidance

• At‑home sterile skin swab collection by trained healthcare personnel for wounds, rashes, or suspected cellulitis
• Laboratory culture with species‑level identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens
• Comprehensive antibiotic susceptibility report (including MICs) to guide targeted antibiotic therapy
• Typical turnaround 48–72 hours with secure digital report compatible with UAE clinicians and telemedicine
• Processed in accredited UAE laboratories with cold‑chain transport and chain‑of‑custody documentation

• At‑home sterile skin swab collected by a trained technician with same‑day sample pickup across Dubai
• Laboratory identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens from skin and wound swabs
• Comprehensive antibiotic susceptibility (antibiogram) to guide targeted treatment decisions
• Secure digital delivery of results to you and your treating physician, typically within 48–72 hours
• Processed in a DHA‑accredited Dubai laboratory using validated culture and sensitivity protocols

• At-home sterile skin swab collection by trained technician with secure transport to an accredited Dubai laboratory
• Microbial culture identifying bacteria and fungi with antibiotic susceptibility reported as susceptible/intermediate/resistant
• Comprehensive sensitivity panel with recommended effective antibiotics to support targeted treatment decisions by your clinician
• Standard turnaround 48–72 hours, with expedited processing available for urgent or severe infections