eSwab
Swab
Send to lab ASAP
Swab in M4 or UTM,
Calcium alginate swab,
Swab with wooden shaft,
Refrigerated or frozen
AMBIENT
If yeast is suspected, order FCX
If N. gonorrhea is suspected, order GCX
If Diphtheria is suspected, notify Micro lab
Sun-Sat
Preliminary, 24 hours
Final, 36-48 hours (if no growth)
Positive cultures are reported when detected
Bacterial culture and identification
Molecular
IHC
Throat Culture
Throat CX
Test
SPECIMEN COLLECTION: ESwab or red top (double) swab acceptable
Do not touch cheeks, teeth or gums when collecting specimen. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT: Room temperature
Send to lab ASAP
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes
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