Stool Culture and Sensitivity Report Format
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What is the Stool Culture Test?
The stool culture test identifies bacteria or pathogens present in the feces that may be causing gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea, food poisoning, or dysentery.
What is a Stool Culture and Sensitivity Report Format?
This report provides findings from cultured stool samples, revealing the specific organisms responsible for infection and their response to various antibiotics.
Tests Included in Stool Culture Report
Test | Description |
Stool Culture | Isolates and identifies pathogenic bacteria from fecal matter. |
Antibiotic Sensitivity (AST) | Tests the pathogen’s resistance or sensitivity to commonly used antibiotics. |
Key Parts of a Stool Culture Report
Key Part | Description |
Specimen Condition | Notes if the sample is formed, semi-formed, or watery. |
Culture Result | Names the organism(s) isolated, if any. |
Microscopic Findings | Identifies pus cells, RBCs, or parasitic ova and cysts, if present. |
Sensitivity Report | Shows antibiotic effectiveness categorized as Sensitive, Intermediate, or Resistant. |
Final Impression | Summarizes the infection's likely source and treatment recommendation. |
Common Pathogens in Stool Culture
Organism | Clinical Relevance |
Salmonella spp. | Associated with foodborne illness and typhoid. |
Shigella spp. | Known for causing bacillary dysentery. |
Escherichia coli (EHEC, ETEC) | Can cause severe diarrhea, especially in children. |
Campylobacter spp. | Often found in contaminated poultry or water. |
Sample Antibiotic Sensitivity Format
Antibiotic | Sensitivity |
Ciprofloxacin | Sensitive (S) |
Ampicillin | Resistant (R) |
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Intermediate (I) |
Parameters to Consider in Stool Culture Report
Parameter | Interpretation |
Positive Culture | Confirms bacterial cause of gastrointestinal symptoms. |
Mixed Growth | May indicate normal flora or sample contamination. |
Antibiotic Response | Guides appropriate drug therapy. |
Pus or RBC Presence | Suggests inflammatory or invasive infection. |
Guidelines for Stool Culture Report Format
Guideline | Description |
Sample Timing | Preferably collected during the active phase of diarrhea. |
Storage & Transport | Should be delivered promptly or stored in transport medium. |
Interpret with History | Consider travel, food intake, and symptoms when reviewing results. |
What Do the Results Mean?
Result Type | Interpretation |
Pathogen Detected | Indicates infectious gastroenteritis requiring treatment. |
No Pathogen Found | May suggest viral, parasitic, or non-infectious cause. |
Resistant Strain | Requires change in treatment plan or specialist review. |
Stool Culture and Sensitivity Report Interpretation
Test | Interpretation |
Stool Culture | Identifies bacterial causes of diarrhea and recommends effective antibiotics through sensitivity profiling. |
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