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What are the Q-Tip type things that they swab your throat with called?
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They're called swabs. They're typically used to capture bacteria so that it can be cultured in order to identify an infection. They are also used to collect epithelial cells in DNA sampling. [[User:Cjonb|Cjonb]] 17:05, 3 Jun 2008 (UTC)
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How do you get earwax out of ears?
Use a QTip or similar cotton swab
How do you get earwax out of you're ear?
Use a QTip or similar cotton swab
What part of throat do you swab for a culture And why?
back of the throat and tonsils
How do you get tested for chlamydia in your throat?
A special chlamydia throat swab tests for chlamydia in your throat.
Is a gram stain of a throat swab useful for making a rapid presumptive diagnosis of strep throat?
NO
Are gram negative rods significant in throat swab cultures?
no
How do you find out if you have a strep throat?
There is rapid latex particle test for streptococcal antigen. If negative, then you have to go for throat swab culture. This will differentiate between sore throat, strep versus non strep.
Does my son have strep throat?
Please take him to the physician. He will go for culture of the throat swab and then let you know the same.
Do You think i have Strep Throat?
only if you have white dots in the back of your throat ANSWER: The only way to find out is to see your doctor for a swab test.
Do bright red spots on side of tongue indicate strep throat?
You can not know the cause of sore throat on clinical examination. You need to do the throat swab culture for the same.
What name is used for cotton wool that is used to mop up blood?
That's called a 'swab'.
Do you have to get blood drawn for strep?
You shouldn't, it should be a swab test on the back of your throat
