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Tests:Throat Swab Culture
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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) |