Stool Culture and Sensitivity (Aerobic)

Understanding Stool Culture and Sensitivity (Aerobic)

The Stool Culture and Sensitivity (Aerobic) test helps to detect bacterial infections (specifically targeting aerobic bacteria (that need oxygen to grow)) in the gastrointestinal tract. Normally, certain bacteria (normal flora) inhabit everyone’s gastrointestinal tract. They play an important role in the digestion of food and their presence keeps a check on the growth of disease-causing bacteria (pathogenic). Sensitivity testing is done to identify which antibiotics are most effective against these pathogenic...

What does Stool Culture and Sensitivity (Aerobic) measure?

The Stool Culture and Sensitivity (Aerobic) test helps detect the presence and type of bacteria causing the infections in the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract. This test distinguishes between the types of bacteria that cause disease (pathogenic) and the types that are normally found in the gastrointestinal tract (normal flora). Additionally, it helps determine which antibiotics are effective against the identified bacteria.