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Throat culture and sensitivity; Culture - throat
Normal Values
The presence of the usual mouth and throat bacteria is a normal finding.
What abnormal results mean
An abnormal result means bacteria or other organism is present. This is usually a sign of infection.
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Throat swab culture Risks
Review Date: 05/09/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
