Throat Swab Gram stain: Introduction, Report-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria in throat swab Gram stain photomicrograph at a magnification of 4000X

Introduction A throat swab Gram stain is a rapid, initial diagnostic test performed on specimens collected from the oropharynx or tonsillar region. It helps to identify bacterial flora, pathogens, and inflammatory response. While culture and molecular methods provide definitive diagnosis, Gram staining offers early guidance …

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Thorat Swab Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Pin point beta-haemolytic colony of Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci) on blood agar of throat swab culture

Introduction of Thorat Swab Culture and Sensitivity Thorat swab culture and sensitivity is a medical diagnostic procedure used to identify the causative agents of infections in the throat and determine their sensitivity to various antibiotics. It is commonly performed when a patient presents with symptoms …

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SARS-COV-2 Antigen Test: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpreation, Keynotes

SARS-COV-2 Antigen Test Strong Positive-Upper while weak positive -lower test device

Introduction SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests, also known as rapid antigen tests or rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), are diagnostic tests designed to detect specific proteins or antigens from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is responsible for the COVID-19 disease. These tests are used to quickly identify active COVID-19 …

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