- Test Name
- THROAT;CULTURE
- Aliases
- pharyngitis
- Provincial Mnemonic
- THROCU
- LOINC Test Code
- 626-2
- Description and Primary Use
- Bacterial culture of throat for Group A Streptococcus
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 72 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Do not collect in asymptomatic
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Throat swab
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- All microbiology labs
- Last Updated
- 05-Jun-18