CULTURE AEROBIC; THROAT SWAB; INCLUDES ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY IF INDICATED

What this test checks

Grows bacteria from throat swab plus antibiotic sensitivity.

Why do people get this test?

Used in severe or persistent sore throat — confirms strep throat.

When you should consider this test

• Severe sore throat with fever
• Suspected strep infection
• Recurring tonsillitis

How to prepare

Throat swab at collection — brief gag reflex possible.