Friday, February, 10, 2012

Throat swab culture

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Alternative Names

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.



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)