Specimen: Submit Throat Swab in Amies charcoal transport medium available from MEDILAB. Ship refrigerated.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Conventional culture, Automated-MIC, MALDITOF-MS, KBDD

Comment: If C. diphtheriae is suspected, use test code M078 CULTURE DIPHTHERIA.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 3 days

Usage: Common organisms isolated are S.aureus, Beta Hemolytic Streptococci and Coliform bacilli. On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities are performed that aid in selection of appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

Specialty: Physician, ENT

Disease: Infections

Components: Includes ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY if indicated

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: No special preparation required