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Blood Culture & Sensitivity

Also known as: Blood culture test, Blood C/S, Culture and sensitivity blood, Sepsis blood culture

  • Blood
  • 2–5 days
  • Home pickup
  • No fasting needed

Clinical use cases

Why doctors order it
  • Clinician-led evaluation of bloodstream infection
  • Persistent fever workup
  • Sepsis/endocarditis evaluation support
  • Antibiotic guidance via susceptibility testing
  • Detects bacteria/fungi in bloodstream via culture growth
  • Provides organism identification when positive

Sample & preparation

Sample type

Blood (Aerobic/anaerobic culture bottles)

Fasting

Not required

Report TAT

2–5 days

Home collection

Available

How to prepare

  1. 1Collect sample before antibiotics when clinically feasible (as advised)
  2. 2No fasting required
  3. 3Tell staff about current/previous antibiotics and timing
  4. 4Expect sterile skin prep and venipuncture by trained staff
  5. 5If multiple sets ordered, cooperate with timing/sequence instructions
  6. 6Continue clinician-prescribed care while culture is incubating
  7. 7Review preliminary updates if provided
  8. 8Final report follows

Frequently asked questions

How should I prepare for the Blood Culture & Sensitivity?

Collect sample before antibiotics when clinically feasible (as advised)|No fasting required|Tell staff about current/previous antibiotics and timing|Expect sterile skin prep and venipuncture by trained staff|If multiple sets ordered, cooperate with timing/sequence instructions|Continue clinician-prescribed care while culture is incubating|Review preliminary updates if provided; final report follows|Download report from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>

How much does the Blood Culture & Sensitivity cost?

The Blood Culture & Sensitivity is available at ₹1379 (MRP ₹2249) on PingMeDoc™ with free home sample collection. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.

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Medical disclaimer

Test details are for general information only and not a substitute for medical advice. Reference ranges vary between labs. Always discuss results with a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.

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Free home collection

What this test measures

1 parameters in the Blood Culture & Sensitivity

The Blood Culture & Sensitivity reports the following parameters. These are this lab’s own reference ranges: the same ones your result is reported against, not a generic table. Adult values are shown; where a range differs by age, the range for your age is applied automatically when the result is released. Always read results with your doctor.

ParameterReference rangeUnit
Blood Culture & SensitivityNo growth after 48 hours of aerobic incubation.,

Blood Culture & Sensitivity price across India

Same transparent price in every city

The Blood Culture & Sensitivity is ₹1379 in every city we serve, no city surcharge, no hidden fees, and free home sample collection included. Tap your city to book with a NABL-accredited partner lab.

CityPriceHome collectionBook
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Chennai₹1379FreeBook in Chennai
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Bengaluru₹1379FreeBook in Bengaluru
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Hyderabad₹1379FreeBook in Hyderabad
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Mumbai₹1379FreeBook in Mumbai
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Delhi₹1379FreeBook in Delhi
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Pune₹1379FreeBook in Pune
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Kolkata₹1379FreeBook in Kolkata
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Ahmedabad₹1379FreeBook in Ahmedabad
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Jaipur₹1379FreeBook in Jaipur
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Lucknow₹1379FreeBook in Lucknow
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Kochi₹1379FreeBook in Kochi
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Coimbatore₹1379FreeBook in Coimbatore
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Visakhapatnam₹1379FreeBook in Visakhapatnam
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Surat₹1379FreeBook in Surat
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Indore₹1379FreeBook in Indore
Blood Culture & Sensitivity in Chandigarh₹1379FreeBook in Chandigarh

Uniform, transparent pricing is our policy, you pay the same ₹1379 for the Blood Culture & Sensitivity whether you book in a metro or a smaller city, with home collection always free.

Blood Culture & Sensitivity: Quick facts

Sample type
Blood (Aerobic/anaerobic culture bottles)
Fasting
No
Report TAT
2–5 days
Price
₹1379 (MRP ₹2249)
Home collection
Available across India

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I prepare for the Blood Culture & Sensitivity?

Collect sample before antibiotics when clinically feasible (as advised); No fasting required; Tell staff about current/previous antibiotics and timing; Expect sterile skin prep and venipuncture by trained staff; If multiple sets ordered; cooperate with timing/sequence instructions; Continue clinician-prescribed care while culture is incubating; Review preliminary updates if provided; final report follows; Download report from View reports

How much does the Blood Culture & Sensitivity cost?

The Blood Culture & Sensitivity is available at ₹1379 (MRP ₹2249) on PingMeDoc with free home sample collection across India. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.