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.
Container / Tube
Copan pink single swab pack.
Collection Conditions
Shaft of inoculated swab is broken at coloured breakpoint into liquid tube and cap screwed tightly.
Availability
Mon – Sun, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
6 days.
Additional Information
Ensure correct clinical details are indicated or selected on Order Comms if unusual pathogen is suspected.
ID
3624