CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY (WOUND SWAB)

The Culture and Sensitivity (wound swab) is an at‑home diagnostic service that collects a sterile swab from an open or healing wound to identify bacteria, fungi or other pathogens and determine which antimicrobial agents effectively inhibit their growth. The sample is transported to a Dubai DHA‑accredited laboratory where cultures are incubated and susceptibility testing is performed, typically yielding actionable results within 48–72 hours to guide targeted therapy, speed healing and help prevent antimicrobial resistance. This test is particularly useful for diabetic foot ulcers, post‑surgical or chronic non‑healing wounds and when there is increased redness, discharge or systemic symptoms; avoid applying topical antiseptics immediately before sampling and review results with your treating clinician for personalised care.

• Gram Stain Result
• Culture — Organism Isolation (Species Identification)
• Colony Count (CFU/mL)
• Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile (Sensitive/Resistant/Intermediate)
• Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) where performed
• Anaerobic/Aerobic Growth and Mixed Flora Notes

• At-home sterile wound swab collection by trained nurses for chronic, post‑operative, or diabetic foot wounds
• Culture and sensitivity testing processed in UAE‑accredited laboratories to identify bacterial and fungal pathogens
• Clear antibiogram report showing antimicrobial susceptibilities to guide targeted therapy
• Fast turnaround with secure digital delivery of results to you and your treating physician in Dubai
• Supports evidence‑based prescribing to reduce unnecessary antibiotics and improve wound care outcomes

• Certified nurse collects a sterile wound swab at home for accurate sampling
• Laboratory culture identifies bacterial or fungal pathogens to species level
• Comprehensive antibiotic susceptibility testing (culture & sensitivity) to guide targeted therapy
• Secure digital report with clear treatment recommendations, typically available in 48–72 hours
• Processed in DHA‑accredited labs with temperature‑controlled transport, compliant with UAE standards

• At‑home sterile wound swab collection by a trained nurse with proper wound preparation and documentation
• Laboratory culture with precise pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST)
• Standard turnaround 48–72 hours with secure digital report shared for physician review and treatment planning
• Suitable for diabetic foot, surgical site, pressure ulcers and chronic wound infections; processed in DHA/ISO‑accredited Dubai labs