Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric

Understanding Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric

Bacteremia or infections of the blood may be primary or occur secondary to infections at other sites of the body such as lungs, urinary tract, skin, etc., medical procedures, or due to invasive devices such as catheters. The Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric test identifies the aerobic bacteria or fungi (those that need oxygen for survival) that cause bacteremia or other severe infections. This helps the doctor select appropriate antibiotics to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize the development of...

What does Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric measure?

The Culture Aerobic Blood (Automated), Pediatric test detects and identifies the presence of bacteria or fungi in the blood of children aged 12 years or below. It helps diagnose bacterial infections of the blood (bacteremia), sepsis, and other infections that can become fatal if not timely treated. On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities are performed to aid in the selection of appropriate antibiotics for treatment.