Blood Culture (Aerobic) is a lab test that checks a blood sample for aerobic bacteria or yeast causing bloodstream infections like bacteremia. At Labtestzote, serving Nairobi and Kenya, this test cultures the sample in special bottles to detect and identify these organisms, helping guide antibiotic treatment.
Test Description
This test involves drawing blood into an aerobic bottle that supports oxygen-requiring microbes. It detects growth of aerobic bacteria or yeast, with further identification and susceptibility testing if positive.
Indications of the Test
Order this for suspected bloodstream infections shown by fever, chills, rapid heart rate or breathing, low blood pressure, weakness, or sepsis symptoms.
Typical Reference Values
Normal result: No growth of organisms after 5 days of incubation. Positive growth indicates infection, with species identified.
Time it takes to get Report
Negative results typically available in 5 days; positives reported sooner as critical values, often within 24-72 hours.
How to order the test
Visit labtestzote.com and search for “Blood Culture (Aerobic)”.
Select the test, add to cart, and checkout online.
Print confirmation and visit a Labtestzote lab in Nairobi for sample collection.
Results emailed securely once ready.