Medical Response

Requirements for Bacteriological Tests

General Instructions:

  • Samples must be collected before starting antibacterial, antiseptic or antifungal treatment, or 2 weeks after completing it.

  • All specimens should be collected under sterile conditions and placed in a transport medium or dry sterile container, depending on the test.
     

    Swabs for Culture (Urogenital, Nasopharyngeal, Oral Mucosa, Wound, etc.):

  • After sample collection, the swab should be placed into a transport medium.

  • Until processing, the sample must be kept at room temperature.
     

    Oropharyngeal (Throat) Swab:

  • Patient must arrive strictly on an empty stomach – no food, no liquids, no tooth brushing.
     

    Dysbacteriosis / Stool Culture:

  • Samples must be collected in a sterile container only.

  • Unacceptable containers include diapers, matchboxes, or any non-sterile items.

  • The sample must be delivered to the clinic within 1 hour after collection.
     

    Samples Will Not Be Accepted If:

  • The biomaterial is frozen

  • Too much time has passed since collection

  • The container is not tightly sealed

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