CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY (TRACHEOSTOMY SWAB)

The Culture and Sensitivity (Tracheostomy Swab) test identifies and cultures bacteria or fungi from the tracheostomy site and determines antibiotic susceptibility to guide targeted treatment. Our at‑home service in Dubai uses a sterile tracheostomy swab collected by a trained technician and processed in UAE‑accredited laboratories for rapid reporting and clinician‑guided recommendations. This test is recommended for tracheostomy patients who develop increased secretions, fever, changes in sputum, or when tailoring antibiotic therapy to reduce resistance and improve outcomes.

• Tracheostomy swab (specimen type)
• Gram stain microscopy
• Aerobic bacterial culture and identification
• Quantitative colony count (CFU/ml)
• Antibiotic susceptibility testing — disk diffusion and MIC
• Fungal/yeast culture and identification

• Home collection by trained nurse using sterile technique and Dubai Health Authority–compliant protocols
• Laboratory culture for bacterial and fungal pathogens from tracheostomy secretions
• Antibiotic susceptibility (C&S) testing to identify effective drugs and resistance patterns
• Standard turnaround 48–72 hours with expedited processing option and secure electronic reporting
• Clinician-ready report with MICs, resistance profile, and follow-up care or teleconsult coordination

• Identifies bacterial and fungal pathogens from tracheostomy sites for precise diagnosis
• Comprehensive antibiotic susceptibility testing to inform targeted therapy (typical 48–72 hour report)
• At-home sterile swab collection by UAE-licensed respiratory technicians across Dubai
• Processed in certified clinical laboratories with secure, clinician-ready digital reports
• Includes infection-control guidance and recommended next steps for treating physicians

• Tracheostomy swab collected at home by trained nurses using sterile technique and strict infection‑control precautions
• Comprehensive culture for bacterial and fungal pathogens with antibiotic susceptibility testing performed in accredited UAE laboratories
• Preliminary Gram stain report within 24 hours and complete culture & sensitivity results typically within 48–72 hours
• Clear, actionable laboratory report with targeted antibiotic recommendations and caregiver guidance for coordination with Dubai healthcare providers