Description
What is swab culture and sensitivity test?
A culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sensitivity test checks to see what kind of medicine, such as an antibiotic, will work best to treat the illness or infection.
What does a swab culture test for?
A throat swab culture is a laboratory test that is done to identify germs that may cause infection in the throat. It is most often used to diagnose strep throat.
How is a culture and sensitivity test done?
In this test, a health care provider will take a tissue sample or fluid sample from your body and test it in a lab to see if germs will grow in it (culture). Any germs that grow from the culture will be tested against a variety of medicines to find which medicine works best (sensitivity testing).
How long does a culture and sensitivity test take?
Cultures for fungus and tuberculosis may take much longer — up to 6 to 8 weeks since these microbes grow more slowly. Traditional susceptibility testing assays require 18-24 hours of incubation; more rapid assays are becoming available that may provide results in less than 24 hours.
What do you do after swab test?
For those who had symptoms when tested:
bathroom, if possible. Interact with others as little as possible. Wear a mask when you enter general living areas. Whoever else lives in your home should also stay at home.
What should you not do before a swab test?
Don’t cough or sniff while letting saliva pool in your mouth. Don’t pull from the back of your throat or prepare to spit….
Complete this action repeatedly:
- Relax your mouth and don’t swallow. …
- Bend over to let the saliva dribble into the straw from the sides of your mouth and under your tongue.
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