Cultures involve the collection and incubation of samples from various body sites to grow and identify microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Common types of cultures include blood cultures, urine cultures, wound cultures, and throat cultures. The process typically involves:
Collecting a sample from the suspected infection site. Placing the sample in a growth medium. Incubating the sample to allow microorganisms to grow. Identifying the organisms via microscopy or biochemical tests.
