Throat Swab (Microbiology)
Strep Throat
Group A Strep
G.A.S.
GAS.
Streptococcus pyogenes.
Swab, purple top
as above
Microbiology
Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400
24 - 72 hrs
Culture
Positive cultures will be reported at 24 and 48 hours as isolates are detected (some heavily mixed cultures may require 72 hours). Negative cultures are not released until 48hrs.
