Culture and Sensitivity (Throat Swab)
4.6 (5 reviews)A laboratory test to identify throat infections and determine the most effective antibiotics for treatment.
₹349.00 ₹800.00
Test Details
Also Known As
Throat Swab Culture & Sensitivity, Throat Culture Test, Pharyngeal Swab C/S, Throat Infection Culture Test
Sample Type
Throat swab
Gender
Male, Female
Age Group
All Ages
Categories
Pathology
Test Code
Swab
A throat culture, or throat swab culture, is a test of the germs in the back of your throat. Your healthcare provider uses a throat culture to help diagnose an infection. During a throat culture, your provider rubs a cotton swab along the back of your throat. They collect a sample of the cells to send to a lab.
The sensitivity and specificity of culture is reported as 78 and 99 percent, respectively.
Abnormal (positive results): Strep bacteria are found. This means you have strep throat. Antibiotics can be started right away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is used to identify bacterial throat infections and determine suitable antibiotics.
A sterile swab is taken from the back of the throat or tonsils by a healthcare professional.
No, it primarily detects bacterial infections; viral infections are not identified by culture.
No, fasting is not required for a throat swab culture test.
It may cause mild gagging or discomfort but is generally painless.
Individuals with persistent sore throat, fever, pus on tonsils, or recurrent throat infections should undergo this test.
