Gram Stain - Throat Swab
Also Known As
#1) Pharyngeal Smear Audit #2) Throat Microbe Identification #3) Oral Fungal Screen #4) Throat Swear Study #5) Rapid Strep Smear Audit #6) Pharyngeal ... Read more
Test Parameters Included
1. SAMPLE TYPE 2. MICROSCOPY 3. PUS CELLS 4. EPITHELIAL CELLS 5. GRAM POSITIVE COCCI 6. GRAM NEGATIVE BACILLI 7. YEAST CELLS 8. FUNGAL ELEMENTS 9. Oth... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy : The throat swab is rolled onto a glass slide to create a smear. This smear undergoes the **Gram Staining** process (Crystal Violet, Iodin... Read more
Sample Required
THROAT SWAB
Preparation
* **Antibiotic Note:** Ideally, have the swab taken **before** starting any antibiotics or using medicated mouthwashes/lozenges, as these can kill the... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
#1) Why does the report take 24 hours? Although staining is fast, our pathologists perform a detailed scan to differentiate between the millions of "n... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
G12TS
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