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==Overview==
==Overview==
The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by [[pus]] culture.
Other non-specific laboratory findings may also be observed. Other non-specific laboratory findings may support the diagnosis of furuncles.


==Laboratory Studies==
==Laboratory Findings==
Laboratory study which is consistent with the diagnosis of boils include:<ref>Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016</ref>
The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by [[pus]] culture. Other non-specific laboratory findings may also be observed. Laboratory findings supporting the diagnosis of furuncles include:
 
<ref>Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016</ref><br>
'''Pus culture'''
'''Culture and Sensitivity'''
*Sample of pus from the furuncle is sent for culture and sensitivity.
*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' growth is most commonly seen. However, other types of [[bacteria]] may also be seen.
:*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' is the most common [[pathogen]] seen. However, other types of [[bacteria]] may also be seen.
*Results of sensitivity helps to guide the antibiotic regimen to be used
:*Results of sensitivity helps to guide the antibiotic regimen to be used.
'''Blood Analysis'''
*[[Complete blood count]]
:*Raised [[white blood cell]] count
*[[C-reactive protein]] and [[Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate]]
:*Raised in [[subacute]] and [[chronic]] [[infection]]


==References==
==References==
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Overview

Other non-specific laboratory findings may also be observed. Other non-specific laboratory findings may support the diagnosis of furuncles.

Laboratory Findings

The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by pus culture. Other non-specific laboratory findings may also be observed. Laboratory findings supporting the diagnosis of furuncles include: [1]
Culture and Sensitivity

  • Staphylococcus aureus growth is most commonly seen. However, other types of bacteria may also be seen.
  • Results of sensitivity helps to guide the antibiotic regimen to be used

Blood Analysis

References

  1. Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016

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