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Throat - Cystic Fibrosis Culture

Source Throat
Mnemonic M THROATCF
Specimen Requirements Submit swab in plain Amies transport media.
Specimen Handling Store specimen at room temperature.
Additional Information

Swabs processed from Alberta Children's Hospital from children diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.

Turnaround time: 3 days for negative cultures.

Testing Location CLS Microbiology
Testing Frequency Daily
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