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The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by [[pus]] culture. | The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by [[pus]] culture. | ||
==Laboratory | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
The laboratory finding that is consistent with the diagnosis of boils includes:<ref>Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016</ref> | |||
'''Pus culture''' | '''Pus culture''' | ||
A sample of pus from the furuncle is sent for culture and sensitivity. | |||
*''[[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. | |||
==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 gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by pus culture.
Laboratory Findings
The laboratory finding that is consistent with the diagnosis of boils includes:[1]
Pus culture A sample of pus from the furuncle is sent for culture and sensitivity.
- 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.
References
- ↑ Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016