Culture, Throat
Also known as: Throat Culture and Susceptibility
Use
The significance of any isolate in pure or mixed culture must be assessed with respect to the source cultured, the organism's pathogenic potential, the possibility of colonization versus infection, and the number of other organisms recovered in the same culture. This test may be useful in the detection of agents of epiglottis and thrush and A. haemolyticum.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Test does not differentiate between patient with acute infection or an asymptomatic carrier.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
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Specimen
Other
Volume
1 transport swab
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Transport swab (e.g., red cap Amies liquid transport swab, blue cap Amies gel transport swab, ESwab (white-cap))
Collection Instructions
Collect throat specimen using a red cap Amies liquid transport swab, blue cap Amies gel transport swab, ESwab (white‑cap) or equivalent
Causes for Rejection
Expired transport device; Frozen; Request for anaerobic culture; Refrigerated specimen; Dry swab; Viral transport media
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
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