CULTURE DIPHTHERIA Test: Cost, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. It is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications if left untreated. The Culture Diphtheria test is used to diagnose the presence of the bacteria causing the infection. In this blog, we will discuss the cost, symptoms, and diagnosis of the Culture Diphtheria test.
Symptoms of Diphtheria
The symptoms of diphtheria can vary depending on the severity of the infection. Some common symptoms include:
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Swollen glands in the neck
- Fatigue
- Nasal discharge
- Cough
If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
Diagnosis of Diphtheria
The Culture Diphtheria test is one of the most common methods used to diagnose diphtheria. The test involves taking a sample of the mucus or tissue from the back of the throat and culturing it in a laboratory. If the bacterium that causes diphtheria is present, it will grow in the culture and can be identified.
Other diagnostic tests may include a throat swab or a blood test. Your doctor will determine which test is best for your specific situation.
Cost of the Culture Diphtheria Test
The cost of the Culture Diphtheria test can vary depending on the location and the healthcare provider. At DNA Labs India, the cost of the test is INR 1357.2.
It is important to note that some insurance plans may cover the cost of the test. It is recommended to check with your insurance provider before scheduling the test.
Conclusion
The Culture Diphtheria test is a crucial tool in diagnosing diphtheria. If you are experiencing symptoms of the infection, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. The cost of the test may vary, but it is an important investment in your health.
At DNA Labs India, we offer a wide range of diagnostic tests, including the Culture Diphtheria test. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing accurate and timely results to help you make informed decisions about your health. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
| Test Name | Culture Diphtheria Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Submit nasal / throat swab (mucus membrane of pharynx / tonsils) obtainednby rubbing over affected / localised lesion, in Amies transport medium available from LPL. Ship refrigerated. |
| Test type | Physician, ENT specialist |
| Pre-test Information | No special preparation required |
| Disease | Infections |
| Method | Conventional culture |
| Purpose | Does not include ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: 2 hrs, Refrigerator:48 hrs, Frozen: NA |
| Fasting | No special preparation required |
| Get Reports | Sample Daily by 3.30 pm; Report 3days |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 1357.2 |
Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for Culture Diphtheria Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 1357.2 INR across India. The cities where this service is available include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Thane, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Agra, Nashik, Faridabad, Meerut, Rajkot, Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Amritsar, Navi Mumbai, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Madurai, Raipur, Kota, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Solapur, Hubballi-Dharwad, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Moradabad, Mysore, Bareily, Gurgaon, Aligarh, Jalandhar, Bhubaneswar, Salem, Mira-Bhayandar, Warangal , Guntur , Bhiwandi, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Bikaner, Amravati, Noida, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Cuttack, Firozabad, Kochi, Nellore , Bhavnagar, Dehradun, Durgapur, Asansol, Rourkela, Nanded, Kolhapur, Ajmer, Akola, Gulbarga, Jamnagar, Ujjain, Loni, Siliguri, Jhansi, Ulhasnagar, Jammu, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, Mangalore, Erode10, Belgaum, Ambattur, Tirunelveli, Malegaon, Gaya, Jalgaon, Udaipur, Maheshtala, Davanagere, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Rajpur Sonarpur, Rajahmundry , Bokaro, South Dumdum, Bellary, Patiala, Gopalpur, Agartala, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bhatpara, Panihati, Latur, Dhule, Tirupati , Rohtak, Korba, Bhilwara, Berhampur, Muzaffarpur, Ahmednagar, Mathura, Kollam, Avadi, Kadapa, Kamarhati, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, Shahjahanpur, Satara, Bijapur, Rampur, Shivamogga, Chandrapur, Junagadh, Thrissur, Alwar, Bardhaman, Kulti, Kakinada, Nizamabad, Parbhani, Tumkur, Khammam, Ozhukarai, Bihar Sharif, Panipat, Darbhanga, Bally, Aizawl, Dewas, Ichalkaranji, Karnal, Bathinda, Jalna, Eluru, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Barasat, Purnia, Satna, Mau, Sonipat, Farrukhabad, Sagar, Rourkela, Durg, Imphal, Ratlam, Hapur, Arrah, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Etawah, Ambernath, North Dumdum, Bharatpur, Begusarai, New Delhi, Gandhidham, Baranagar, Tiruvottiyur, Puducherry, Sikar, Thoothukudi, Rewa, Mirzapur, Raichur, Pali, Ramagundam , Haridwar, Vijayanagaram, Katihar, Nagarcoil, Sri Ganganagar, Karawal Nagar, Mango, Thanjavur, Bulandshahr, Uluberia, Murwara, Sambhal, Singrauli, Nadiad, Secunderabad, Naihati, Yamunanagar, Bidhan Nagar, Pallavaram, Bidar, Munger, Panchkula, Burhanpur, Raurkela Industrial Township, Kharagpur, Dindigul, Gandhinagar, Hospet, Nangloi Jat, Malda, Ongole, Deoghar, Chapra, Haldia, Khandwa, Nandyal, Chittoor , Morena, Amroha, Anand, Bhind, Bhalswa Jahangir Pur, Madhyamgram, Bhiwani, Navi Mumbai Panvel Raigad, Baharampur, Ambala, Morvi, Fatehpur, Rae Bareli, Khora, Bhusawal, Orai, Bahraich, Vellore, Mahesana, Sambalpur, Raiganj, Sirsa, Danapur, Serampore, Sultan Pur Majra, Guna, Jaunpur, Panvel, Shivpuri, Surendranagar Dudhrej, Unnao, Hugli and Chinsurah, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Machilipatnam, Shimla, Adoni, Tenali, Proddatur, Saharsa, Hindupur, Sasaram, Hajipur, Bhimavaram, Dehri, Madanapalle, Siwan, Bettiah, Guntakal, Srikakulam, Motihari, Dharmavaram, Gudivada, Narasaraopet, Bagaha, Miryalaguda, Tadipatri, Kishanganj, Karaikudi, Suryapet, Jamalpur, Kavali, Tadepalligudem, Amaravati, Buxar, Jehanabad, Aurangabad.
