| EX0454 CULTURE DIPHTHERIA |
| Specimen: |
Submit nasal / throat swab (mucus membrane of pharynx/tonsils) obtained by rubbing over affected/localized lesion, in Amies transport medium. Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 2 hrs |
48 hrs |
NA |
|
| Method: |
Conventional culture |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Diphtheria is caused by the organism C.diphtheriae which can infect the throat and nasal sites. It can lead to severe toxemia and cervical adenitis if untreated. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician, ENT specialist |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
Does not include ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY |
| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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