Throat Swab Culture at Test Zone Diagnostic Center

A throat culture involves swabbing the back of the throat and tonsils to collect a sample for testing. This sample is cultured to identify the presence of pathogenic organisms, most commonly group A Streptococcus bacteria, which cause strep throat. It is the primary test to confirm a bacterial throat infection.

Key Benefits:

• Gold standard for diagnosing bacterial strep throat.

• Helps prevent complications like rheumatic fever by ensuring proper treatment.

• Differentiates between viral and bacterial sore throat.