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Uterine Culture, bacterial & fungal culture

Name: Uterine Culture, bacterial & fungal culture
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 39.43 EUR

Test that grows a uterine swab to find the germs and fungi that stop a mare getting in foal. Parameter...

€39.43 Incl. VAT

About

Culture of the uterus. This test is performed to detect bacterial, yeast and fungal microorganisms present in uterine samples by culture.

Why test?

Uterine culture helps identify microorganisms present in the uterus and supports the diagnosis of uterine infections.

Results

Results are reported according to the microorganisms isolated during culture. The report indicates whether bacterial, yeast or fungal growth is detected.

Sample

Uterine swab in special culture transport system

Turnaround

Bacterial culture: 1–15 days, depending on bacterial growth.

Yeast and fungal culture: More than 15 days, depending on organism growth.

How it works

🛒 Buy the test: select and buy the test online.

📧 Receive the instructions: after payment is confirmed, you receive the sample collection instructions by e-mail.

📄 Complete the form: print and complete the submission form with the animal’s identification.

✨ Collect the sample: pull 20 to 40 hair roots with the bulb and stick them in the marked area of the form, or ask your veterinarian to collect blood in a K3-EDTA tube.

📮 Send it to the laboratory: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📊 Receive the report: the certified report is issued as soon as the analysis is validated.

FAQs

What sample is required?

A uterine swab collected using a special culture transport system.

How long does the culture take?

Bacterial cultures are generally completed within 1–15 days, while yeast and fungal cultures may require more than 15 days.

What does this test detect?

The test detects bacterial, yeast and fungal microorganisms that may be present in the uterus.

Why can fungal cultures take longer?

Yeasts and fungi generally grow more slowly than bacteria and may require additional incubation time before results can be reported.

More

The time required to obtain results depends on the growth rate of the microorganisms present in the sample. Bacterial cultures are generally completed within 1–15 days, while yeast and fungal cultures may require more than 15 days.