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The throat culture or for the strep test is done by using the throat swab culture which would be used in detection of the presence of the group A streptococcus bacteria, major cause being strep throat. The bacteria also would cause the other infections; this includes scarlet fever, the abscesses, and the pneumonia.

The Culture media for the throat swab include the following:

• Blood agar (BA)
• Chocolate agar (CA)
• Mueller-Hinton tellurite blood agar
• Tinsdale agar (if the Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection would be suspected).
• In case the Incubation on the BA is better for the streptococcal hemolysis. If further CA is used, will be further 18-48 hours at the temperature 35-37°C.

This test could be considered little uncomfortable but it would only last for a few seconds. An individual might feel like the sensation to gag when doctor swabs the throat – it could feel normal. You are advised to keep the mouth open, so they could get a proper sample. If not, it may be possible that gmicroorganisms get missed, and the right medicine is needed.

If you have the different throat cultures, it is not advisable for the patients with an inflamed epiglottis. When you Swab the epiglottis, it could precipitate the acute respiratory obstruction. Streptococci, the micrococci, the Corynebacterium sp., with the coagulase-negative staphylococci, with Neisseria sp., with Lactobacillus sp., Stomatococcus sp., S

If the test requires throat swab: You are requested to open the mouth wide and then rub the swab running over both the tonsils. You are requested about 4 times on each of the sides.

If throat culture comes out to be positive, it means that the person has strep throat or even strep infection. If throat culture report comes out to be negative, it means that the symptoms are being able to have the strep A bacteria. The healthcare provider would probably be asked to order tests in making a  diagnosis.

You could get yourself tested for Throat Swab Culture at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. We would be happy to assist you in getting your sample by trained staff and technicians.

Yes, everybody is eligible for a FREE Home Sample Collection for Throat Swab Culture from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. Our trained phlebotomist would draw your sample from the convenience of your home. We also provide online support and would send your reports digitally on your phone through whatsapp as well. Moreover, if at any stage, you require Consultation from doctor, we provide Free Doctors Consultation as well.