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How Garlic Is Used In Different Cultures?
Culture - blood
Normal Values
A normal value means that no bacteria or other microorganisms grew in the laboratory dish.
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
An abnormal (positive) result usually means that you have bacteria or other microorganisms in your blood. This is a sign of infection.
However, contamination of the blood sample can lead to a...
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Fecal culture
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stool culture; Culture - stoolNormal ValuesNormal fecal organisms are present.Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.... Read more »
Rectal culture
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Culture - rectalNormal ValuesFinding organisms that are usually found in the body is normal and does not indicate disease.Normal value ranges may... Read more »
Bone marrow culture
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Culture - bone marrowWhat the risks areBleedingInfectionSpecial considerationsFluid (aspirate) or a piece of tissue (biopsy specimen) from the bone... Read more »
Gastric culture
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Normal ValuesThe bacteria that causes tuberculosis is not normally found in stomach contents.Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among... Read more »
Small intestinal aspirate and culture
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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