CULTURE PUS AND SENSITIVITY

Description

The Culture Pus and Sensitivity test is a vital diagnostic procedure that identifies the bacteria or fungi causing a pus-forming (purulent) infection in your pet, and determines which antibiotics or antifungals are most effective against that specific pathogen. This test is essential for treating skin infections, wounds, abscesses, and other suppurative conditions in dogs and cats, and is available with convenient at-home sample collection in Hyderabad.

What Is a Culture Pus and Sensitivity Test?

When your pet has an abscess, infected wound, or discharging lesion, the pus contains the microorganism responsible for the infection. A swab or sample of the pus is collected and sent to the laboratory, where it is:

• Cultured — grown in a controlled environment to identify the exact organism (bacteria or fungi) causing the infection
• Sensitivity tested — exposed to a panel of antibiotics or antifungals to determine which drugs will effectively kill the pathogen and which ones it is resistant to

This ensures your veterinarian prescribes the right treatment the first time, reducing the risk of treatment failure, recurrence, and antimicrobial resistance.

When Is This Test Recommended?

Your veterinarian may recommend a Culture Pus and Sensitivity test for:

• Skin abscesses — especially cat bite abscesses or puncture wound infections
• Infected wounds that are not healing or are worsening despite initial treatment
• Discharging lesions or draining tracts on the skin or deeper tissues
• Pyoderma (bacterial skin infection) that is recurrent or not responding to empirical antibiotics
• Post-surgical wound infections
• Ear infections (otitis) with purulent discharge, especially when chronic or resistant
• Any infection suspected to involve antibiotic-resistant organisms such as MRSA or MRSP

What Does the Report Show?

• Identification of the causative organism (e.g. Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, E. coli, Pasteurella, fungi)
• A sensitivity panel listing antibiotics as Sensitive (S), Intermediate (I), or Resistant (R)
• Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values for key antibiotics in some reports
• Guides your vet to select the most targeted and effective antibiotic for your pet

Sample Type & Collection

• Sample type: Pus swab or aspirate from the infected site
• Collection: Performed by a trained veterinary professional using a sterile swab or syringe
• Timing: Ideally collected before starting antibiotics for best results; inform your vet if your pet is already on medication

At-Home Sample Collection in Hyderabad

At Home Petcare provides doorstep sample collection across Hyderabad for the Culture Pus and Sensitivity test. Our trained veterinary professionals visit your home, safely collect the pus sample using sterile technique, and dispatch it to our accredited partner laboratory for processing — ensuring accurate results without a stressful clinic visit for your pet.

Fast & Accurate Lab Reports

Culture and sensitivity results are typically available within 3–5 working days, as the sample must be incubated to allow microbial growth. Reports are delivered digitally and help your veterinarian prescribe the most effective targeted treatment for your pet’s infection.

Why Choose At Home Petcare?

• Trained veterinary professionals for safe, sterile sample collection
• Convenient doorstep service across all areas of Hyderabad
• Accredited laboratory partners for reliable, accurate culture results
• Digital report delivery to your phone or email
• Transparent pricing with no hidden charges
• Helps prevent antibiotic misuse and treatment failure in your pet