Sputum, Culture and susceptibility

Description

A sputum culture and susceptibility test is a laboratory procedure used to identify the specific microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, or other pathogens) causing respiratory infections and to determine which antibiotics or antifungal medications will effectively treat those infections. The test involves collecting a sample of sputum (mucus from the lungs), cultivating it in the lab, and then testing it against various antibiotics to see which ones will inhibit or kill the identified pathogens.