Lymph node cultureFrom our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com.
Lymph node culture is a laboratory test performed on a lymph node to identify organisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungus) that cause infection. Alternative Names: Culture - lymph node How the test is performed: A needle aspiration or biopsy of an enlarged lymph node (swollen glands) is obtained. The fluid is placed in culture media and observed for growth in the laboratory. Sometimes special stains are also done. How to prepare for the test: advertisement There is no special preparation necessary. How the test will feel: The site may be numbed with a local anesthetic before the node is aspirated. There may be some pain when the needle is inserted into the lymph node. Why the test is performed: The test may be performed if the cause of swollen glands is not known, and infection is suspected.
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