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The primary purpose of a throat culture is identification of the specific organisms that cause strep throat. These organisms are Group A streptococci, specifically Streptococcus pyogenes.
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What is the purpose of a culture-fair test?
The purpose of a culture-fair test is to eliminate any social or cultural advantages, or disadvantages, that a person may have due to their upbringing.
What are some clinical specimens collected for microbiological examination?
wel, the sample collection always depends on the site of infectin. 1-swabs from different infected sites eg; ear , throat, skin 2-urine culture 3-stool culture 4-blood culture 5-throat washings6-serum to test the presence of antibodies against microbial antigens
What is the difference between a mixed culture and a contaminated culture?
A mixed culture is a container that holds two or more identified and easily differentiated species of microorganisms. A contaminated culture was once pure or mixed (and thus a known entity) but since had contaminants (unwanted microbes of uncertain identity) introduced into it.
If you have isolated a gram-positive coccus from a throat culture that you cannot identify as staphlycocci or streptococci A test for one enzyme can be used to distinguish quickly between these bacter?
The enzyme catalase is present in staphylococci but not streptococci.
What type of media is used for growing a culture from a throat specimen?
blood and chocolate agar plates as well as in universities laboratory Nutrient agar plates are also provided
What is a throat culture?
A throat culture is a technique for identifying disease bacteria in material taken from the throat.
What is throat culture?
It is an attempt to culture (grow) whatever bacteria are living in your throat.
What color tube for throat culture?
what color tube is throat culture and what media plate
What part of throat do you swab for a culture And why?
back of the throat and tonsils
What should you do if you have had a sore throat for two weeks?
go get a throat culture
What is the difference between rapid strep throat test and throat culture?
Rapid strep throat test is specific but has got variable sensitivity. You have to go for culture, if rapid strep throat test comes negative, for confirmation of the diagnosis.
What alternative procedures may be used to do a nasopharyngeal culture?
In most cases of upper respiratory tract infections, a throat culture is more appropriate than a nasopharyngeal culture. However, the nasopharyngeal culture should be used in cases where throat cultures are difficult to obtain or to.
What is the purpose of using gargle?
after brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth
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.
What was the purpose of Adeles surgery?
She had a very bad throat
What is the purpose of the nipple?
to give you a fur ball in the throat
How is a throat culture done?
The specimen for throat culture is obtained by wiping the patient's throat with a cotton swab. The patient is asked to tilt the head back and open the mouth wide. With the tongue depressed and the patient saying "ah," the care provider wipes.
