Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Throat

Container/Tube: Culturette Swab

Specimen Volume: Swab in Container

Collection Instructions:

1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection, and person collecting.

2. Depress the toungue with a tongue depressor, Sample the

    posterior pharynx, tonsils, and inflamed areas with a sterile swab.

3. Transport swab at room temperature.