WOUND INFECTION TESTING

When a Wound Won’t Heal

A wound that lingers, worsens, or shows signs of infection needs more than just time—it needs answers. If a cut, surgical site, or chronic ulcer becomes red, swollen, or increasingly painful, an underlying infection could be the cause. Left untreated, it can lead to serious complications like cellulitis or even sepsis.

Discharge, unpleasant odor, or tenderness around the wound may signal bacterial or fungal involvement, especially in post-surgical patients or those with diabetes. Accurate testing ensures the right treatment starts without delay—because healing shouldn’t be left to chance.

What This Test Is and How It Works

Our wound infection panel examines swab samples from the affected area to pinpoint the exact cause of delayed healing. Using advanced methods, we detect both bacterial and fungal pathogens with speed and precision.

Each sample undergoes:

• Culture testing under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions
• Gram staining to classify organisms
• Rapid PCR-based identification for faster results
• Antibiotic susceptibility testing to guide targeted treatment

By combining culture and molecular methods, we identify the exact pathogen and its resistance profile—so treatment can be targeted, not trial and error.