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Screening cultures: haemolytic streptococcus screening (nose and throat)
EPIC
Nose Culture - ENT/Plastic Surgery
Section
Microbiology
Clinical indications
Streptococcus screening
Specimen requirement
Charcoal swab
Dispatch and handling instructions
Please state screening site on swab
Turnaround time
2 to 5 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes