Throat swab culture

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

THRS

Synonyms

Epiglottis swab
Pharynx swab
Tonsil swab

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

2072

Specimen Type

• Throat Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Additional Specimen Information

Please see link to Swab Guide under Additional Requirements section
Deliver ASAP to lab at room temperature. Do not refrigerate

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Culture

Non-Funded Test Cost

$27.08 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2072

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

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