Culture - Throat, Special

Culture - Throat, Special

For routine throat cultures, order "Group A Streptococcus Culture, Throat". The "Throat Culture" order will report all beta-hemolytic Streptococci and Arcanobacterium.

Respiratory, Swab

Swab

1. Obtain specimen using a culture transport swab. 2. Tilt patient’s head back to assist in opening of mouth as wide as possible. 3. Depress tongue with a tongue depressor so swab does not touch oral mucosa or tongue.
4. If patient has complained of 1 spot being sore, swab that area well.
5. In 1 continuous motion:
A. Swab 1 tonsillar area up then down.
B. Move to back of throat as far down as possible and swab there.
C. Move to other tonsillar area and swab.
D. Swab behind uvula and remove swab.
6. Return swab to sterile culture transport tube to ensure specimen preservation.
7. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
8. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.
Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Microbiology Culture
Examined for beta hemolytic streptococci and Arcanobacterium haemolyticum

Monday through Sunday

Northwell Health Laboratorie If culture is positive, additional charge(s)/CPT code(s) may apply for identification and/or antibiotic susceptibilities performed when appropriate.

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