CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY (SPUTUM)

The Culture and Sensitivity (Sputum) test is a home-collected laboratory service that cultures microorganisms from an expectorated sputum sample to identify bacterial or fungal pathogens and determine their antibiotic susceptibility. It delivers lab-grade organism identification and an antibiogram to help clinicians select targeted therapy—reducing inappropriate broad‑spectrum antibiotic use—and is recommended for suspected lower respiratory infections, COPD exacerbations, persistent productive cough, smokers and immunocompromised patients. Touch Connect arranges convenient at‑home collection across Dubai with accredited UAE lab processing and clinician‑ready reports to support timely, AED‑based treatment decisions.

• Sputum specimen quality assessment (Gram stain)
• Bacterial culture and organism identification (species level)
• Semi‑quantitative colony count (CFU/mL)
• Antibiotic susceptibility profile (S/I/R and MIC reporting where applicable)
• Detection of resistance mechanisms (ESBL, MRSA screening)
• Fungal and mycobacterial culture on request

• Home collection of quality sputum samples by trained technicians anywhere across Dubai
• Laboratory culture to detect bacterial and fungal respiratory pathogens from sputum
• Antibiotic susceptibility (sensitivity) profile to identify effective antibiotics and resistance patterns
• Results delivered in 48–72 hours as a lab-grade digital report for your clinician
• Clinician-ready report compatible with UAE healthcare providers to support targeted treatment

• Detects and identifies bacterial and fungal respiratory pathogens from sputum samples
• Provides antibiotic susceptibility (culture & sensitivity) to guide targeted therapy and reduce resistance
• Home collection by trained, PPE‑equipped technician with same‑day transport to UAE‑accredited laboratories
• Clear, physician‑ready report with actionable antibiotic recommendations and secure digital delivery across Dubai
• DHA‑compliant sample handling, results accepted by Dubai healthcare providers and billable in AED with insurance support options

• Home sputum collection by trained technicians with step-by-step guidance to ensure a high-quality deep cough specimen
• Laboratory culture and sensitivity testing to identify bacterial pathogens and determine effective antibiotics
• Standard turnaround 48–72 hours with a secure digital report and clinician-ready interpretation for treatment decisions
• Processed in UAE-licensed clinical laboratories with temperature-controlled transport and compliance with Dubai healthcare standards