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Skin Culture
Laboratory test growing bacteria from skin samples to identify infection-causing organisms and effective antibiotics.
Key Facts
- Sample from pustules, crusts, or deep infections
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing identifies effective antibiotics
- Results typically take 1-2 weeks
- Should be performed before starting oral antibiotics
- Important for chronic, recurrent, or treatment-resistant infections
- Some bacteria can spread to humans or other pets
- Discontinue antibiotics several days before sample collection