Culture of an ocular swab

Name: Culture of an ocular swab
Brand: Synevo
SKU: global_226216

The test is ordered by an ophthalmologist for the diagnosis of superficial infections of the eye (mainly eyelid and conjunctivitis), with suspected bacterial etiology. In Synevo laboratories, an ocular swab is examined only from a bacteriological point of view.

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Eye diseases can have a variety of causes, and their symptoms can sometimes be bothersome and impede daily functioning. One of the diagnostic methods thatóra allows to identify the causative agent of the infection is the culture of an ocular smear.

Sight organ smear culture - what is the test?

Visual organ smear culture is a microbiological test thatóre based on taking a prób sample of biological material (e.g. pus discharge, conjunctival scrapings) from the surface of the eye and placing it on a special culture medium. Under laboratory conditions, the growth of microorganismsóy such as bacteria, fungi or viruses is observed, and their species and antibiotic sensitivity are determined.

When should an ocular swab culture test be performed?

This test is recommended for patients whoóy report symptoms such as:

Red, bloodshot eyes
Squamous eyes
Oedema of the eyelids
Purulent discharge from the eye
Ból of the eye
A burning sensation in the eyes
Sight disturbances