Material collection

Indication: Pharyngitis, suspicion of scarlet fever

On request of “pathogenic germs”, the following evaluations are carried out: Aerobic and yeastlike budding fungi cultures, identity of pathogens. On evidence of clinically potentially relevant pathogens an antibiogram is prepared (resistance determination may be limited to 2 germs). An antibiogram for beta-hemolysing streptococcus will only be prepared on specific request.

Description:

Examinations for corynebacterium diphtheria, Neisseria meningitides and Neisseria gonorrhea have to be specifically requested.

Material harvesting:

• Press tongue down with a spatula
• Take material from tonsils and rear pharyngeal wall using a cotton swab. Avoid contact with other mucous membranes (tongue, lips etc.) and saliva.
• Insert swab into transport medium.