Throat Nasal Culture

Test Name

Throat Nasal Culture

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Microbiology

Test Includes

Screen for Beta Strep Group A only, unless other organisms are suspected.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Nasal swab collected with swab culture collection/transport system

Summary Test Name

Throat Nasal Culture

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Preliminary results available after 18-24 hours, negative results finalized after 2 days

Reference Value

No Staphylococcus aureus isolated / No methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated

Test Results

No Staphylococcus aureus isolated / Staphylococcus aureus (Sensitive to Oxacillin) / Staphylococcus aureus (Resistant to Oxacillin)

Additional Test Information

If special pathogen is suspected, it must be noted on the requisition. If C. Diptheria or B. Pertussis is suspected call microbiology at (717) 531-8353 for special collection materials.