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Test Code LAB228 Comprehensive Throat Culture

Important Note

For detection of Group A Streptococcus, the most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis in North America, the preferred test method is PCR. Please order Strep A PCR.

Performing Lab

Microbiology

Ordering Recommendations

This test may recover common bacterial agents of pharyngitis including Group A Streptococcus, Group C Streptococcus, Group G Streptococcus, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, and yeast.

This test will not recover other agents of pharyngitis, including N. gonorrhoeae, C. diphteriae, and viruses.

Collect

E swab or culturette swab of throat.

Collection Device

E swab or culturette

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Up to 48 hours at room temperature.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Store at room temperature.

Methodology

Conventional culture

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