Throat swab culture

Throat swab culture
Definition
A throat swab culture is a laboratory test done to isolate and identify organisms that may cause infection in the throat.

Throat swab culture
Alternate Names : Throat culture and sensitivity, Culture - throat
Definition ...

A throat swab culture is a laboratory test done to isolate and identify organisms that may cause infection in the throat.
How the Test is Performed ...

A throat swab culture is positive for gonococcus bacteria. Regular strep throat testing will not pick up gonorrhea. If you think you might have gonococcal pharyngitis, you should tell your health care provider.

Throat swab culture
Thrombocyte count
Thyroglobulin antibody
Thyroid antimicrosomal antibody
Thyroid antithyroglobulin antibody
Thyroid echogram
Thyroid function tests
Thyroid hormone-binding ratio
Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate biopsy ...

See also: Sore, Infectious disease, Fever, Symptom, Prevention