Collection Notes: Obtain specimen by using a sterile culturette collection swab. Rub the swab over the tonsillar area and/or posterior pharynx taking care to avoid the tongue and uvula. Insert the swab into the culturette holder and break the ampule at the bottom of the holder to release the culture-holding media. Submit the labeled culturette to the laboratory . Indicate source of specimen on requisition.
Clinical Utility: This culture is used to isolate and identify Group A, Group C and Group G Streptococcus, which are the causative agents of acute bacterial pharyngitis.
Culturette/Swab
Ambient 48 Hours
Refrigerated 48 Hours
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