Conjunctival Swab (Lt.) for Gram Stain Price in Bangladesh

What is Conjunctival Swab (Lt.) for Gram Stain?

A Conjunctival Swab (Lt.) for Gram Stain is a test used to detect bacterial infections in the left eye's conjunctiva, the membrane lining the eyelid and covering the eyeball.

A sample is collected from the conjunctival sac and then subjected to Gram staining, a laboratory technique that categorizes bacteria into two groups: Gram-positive (purple stain) and Gram-negative (pink stain). This test helps identify the causative organism in cases of conjunctivitis or other eye infections.

The results can guide treatment by identifying bacterial pathogens such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, or Pseudomonas, and determining the appropriate antibiotic therapy.

What to expect & how to prepare

A culture test looks for bacteria or other organisms in a sample and checks which antibiotics act against them. The sample is incubated in the laboratory, so this test needs more time than a routine blood report.

• Antibiotics: tell the laboratory if you have already started an antibiotic — it can change the result. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
• Sample collection: the correct sample and the way it is collected depend on the site being tested; the laboratory will instruct you or collect it for you.
• Timing: culture results take longer than routine tests because the organisms must grow first. Ask the laboratory when your report is expected.

Interpreted together with your symptoms — antibiotic choice should be made by a registered doctor, not from the report alone.

Conjunctival Swab (Lt.) for Gram Stain price comparison by diagnostic centre

Indicative prices in Bangladeshi Taka, cheapest first. Confirm the current charge and any package discounts directly with the centre.