Culture and sensitivity of swabs from throat infections. Bacterial isolates are responsible for 30% of pharingitis cases, the primary pathogens being Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)and haemolytic Streps C and G, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, Fusobacteria, Automated liquid culture is used with digital plate reading.
Tube
Copan pink single swab pack.
ID
3624.
Availability
Mon – Sun, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Additional information
Ensure correct clinical details are indicated or selected on Order Comms if unusual pathogen is suspected.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Shaft of inoculated swab is broken at coloured breakpoint into liquid tube and cap screwed tightly.
IP Routine TAT
6 days.
GP Routine TAT
6 days.