Bacteria, virus or tissue cells in culture
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Sometimes it is necessary to take a culture for certain diseases. This can be a bacterial culture, a virus culture or a tissue cell culture. In this way it can be determined which bacteria or virus, yeast or fungus is responsible for a disease, so that the treatment can take place in a targeted manner.
Why make a culture?
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Sometimes complaints arise that cannot be explained. The doctor will always ask questions and conduct a physical examination. If it remains unclear where the complaints come from, further investigation may be necessary. In some diseases it is caused by a bacteria, virus, yeast or fungus. By taking a culture, it can be seen whether this is actually the case and which bacteria or virus is responsible for this. In this way targeted treatment can take place.
Course of making a culture
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In most cases a culture is made from urine or feces. think of a bladder infection or intestinal problems. It is then sufficient to collect some urine or faeces in a jar in the toilet and give it to the doctor or assistant. The jar must be dry and clean and must be closed. The patient often receives a jar from the doctor. If a jar is not provided, it can also be collected from the pharmacy. In other cases, a jar from home can also be used, such as a jam jar. It is important that it is very clean and dry. The laboratory prefers the special jars issued by the hospital, doctor and pharmacy.
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How long does a culture take?
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The body fluid is put on a culture: the bacteria, viruses, fungi or yeasts are allowed to grow and multiply by placing them on a good nutrient medium. It is often known after two to three days which bacteria or virus is the culprit. Sometimes this takes longer: up to seven days. In some cases a culture can take as long as six weeks.
Reimbursement by the health insurer
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A culture that is necessary for the treatment of a disease will be reimbursed by the standard insurance. The condition is that the culture has been requested by the doctor or a specialist. A culture that has been requested by the patient himself will sometimes not be reimbursed unless the doctor gives permission and requests it.
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A culture that is necessary for the treatment of a disease will be reimbursed by the standard insurance. The condition is that the culture has been requested by the doctor or a specialist. A culture requested by the patient himself will sometimes not be reimbursed unless the doctor gives permission and requests it.