Microbiology

• Microbiology – microorganisms in body fluids or tissues
• Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) – used to monitor the treatment for tuberculosis (TB)
• Blood Culture – checks for the presence of bacteria indicative of bacteremia or septicemia
• Campylobacter-like Organism (CLO) Test – shows the presence of Helicobacter pylori
• Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) – indicates infection if there is growth in the pathogenic microorganism
• Fungus Culture and Identification – used to determine the type of fungi if present
• Gram Stain – it is done to allow antimicrobial therapy while waiting for culture results
• Occult Blood – checks for blood in the stool which could result from gastrointestinal bleeding
• Ova and Parasites (O&P) Exam – solves “etiology unknown” intestinal disorders
• Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) – used to monitor the treatment for tuberculosis (TB)
• Blood Culture – checks for the presence of bacteria indicative of bacteremia or septicemia
• Campylobacter-like Organism (CLO) Test – shows the presence of Helicobacter pylori
• Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) – indicates infection if there is growth in the pathogenic microorganism