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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Laboratory study which is usually required for patients with boil(furuncle) is pus culture. | |||
==Laboratory Studies== | ==Laboratory Studies== | ||
Laboratory studies which is usually required for patients with boil(furuncle) are: | |||
'''Pus culture''' | '''Pus culture''' | ||
*Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) | *Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) is sent for culture. | ||
:*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]] is the most common pathogen seen. However other types of bacteria may be | :*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]] is the most common pathogen seen. However other types of bacteria may be seen. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The Laboratory study which is usually required for patients with boil(furuncle) is pus culture.
Laboratory Studies
Laboratory studies which is usually required for patients with boil(furuncle) are: Pus culture
- Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) is sent for culture.
- Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen seen. However other types of bacteria may be seen.