Throat Swab Culture

Overview
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
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