Throat Swab Culture & Sensitivity Test - Book at an Affordable Price

A throat swab rapid culture sensitivity test is a quick, painless and non invasive diagnostic test to look for infections.

A throat culture is a laboratory test which is used to detect the germs in the back of your mouth. These infections include strep throat, pneumonia, tonsillitis, whooping cough and meningitis.

Book a Throat swab C/S test at the best price from GDIC (Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Centre). GDIC is one of the leading pathology labs in Delhi offering a wide range of lab tests at an affordable cost.

Why Throat Swab Culture Sensitivity Test is Done?

Generally doctor advice this test if an individual have symptoms like redness, swelling and white streaks or pus on the tonsils, red spots on back side of the oral cavity. Disease associated with the throat and upper respiratory tract, it is necessary to detect early as it is very contagious in nature.

Throat Swab Culture and Sensitivity Rapid Test use to diagnose following diseases

• Scarlet fever
• Pneumonia
• Diphtheria
• Gonorrhea
• Rheumatic fever
• Strep throat
• Thrush
• Persistent cough

What Is the Procedure of Throat Swab Test Procedure?

You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth by your doctor. Your doctor may apply a tongue depressor if required. This may make it easier for your doctor to see the back of your throat. After that, they will gently massage your tonsils, the back of your throat, and any other sore spots for a short while using a sterile cotton swab. A sample of the secretions being produced in the back of your throat will be obtained by the swab.

The sample that your physician obtains is transported to a lab. It will be placed on a plate that promotes the growth of any bacteria present. A culture is the result of the bacteria in the sample being grown. To find out what kind of bacteria is present and whether any harmful ones are present, chemical tests are performed on the cultured sample. You might have to wait a few days to get your test results because it typically takes a few days to culture the bacteria.

There are no hazards or side effects connected to a throat swab culture. The test may cause momentary gagging because the back of the throat is a sensitive area, but it shouldn’t be painful.

The Cost of a Throat Swab Culture and Sensitivity Test in Delhi

The Throat Swab Test price varies from INR 500 to INR 2900 by region and facility. So, get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. Training and experienced professionals are staffed to assure patient and visitor safety.