Tests:Throat Swab Culture: Difference between revisions
Tests:Throat Swab Culture
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Throat Swab Culture}} Full Test List Microbiology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Microbiology |- |Test Code |THRS |- |Synonyms |Tonsil swab Pharynx swab Epiglottis swab |- |Turnaround Time |1 - 2 days |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Swab in transport medium |- |Specimen Transportation |ASAP to lab at room temperature. |- |Preferred | |- |Acceptab..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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Epiglottis swab | Epiglottis swab | ||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|1 - 2 days | |1 - 2 days | ||
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|Stability - Add test | |||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |||
|Swab | |||
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|Preferred | |||
|Swab in transport medium | |||
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|Acceptable | |||
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| | |Unacceptable | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen Transportation | ||
|ASAP to lab at room temperature. | |ASAP to lab at room temperature. | ||
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|Preferred | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
|Swab in transport medium | |||
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== Aliquot Requirements == | |||
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|Sample | |||
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|Preferred Volume | |||
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| | |Minimum Volume | ||
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| | |Aliquot Transportation | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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== Comments == | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:45, 12 September 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | THRS |
| Synonyms | Tonsil swab
Pharynx swab Epiglottis swab |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 2 days |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Swab |
| Preferred | Swab in transport medium |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab at room temperature. |
| Paediatric Requirements | Swab in transport medium |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
Comments | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |