Throat swab specimen collection
Feb 18, 2022
Purpose
The secretions were collected from the pharynx and tonsils for bacterial culture or virus isolation.
use
Throat swab culture tube, alcohol lamp, matches, tongue depressor, flashlight.
step
1. Check the doctor's order, affix the label to the specimen container, and bring the material to the patient's bedside.
2. Check the patient and explain the purpose and method of taking a throat swab for culture.
3. Light the alcohol lamp, instruct the patient to open the mouth and make an "ah" sound, expose the throat, and wipe the secretions on both sides of the palatine arch, pharynx and tonsils with a sterile long cotton swab in the culture tube with sensitive and gentle movements.
4. After taking it, sterilize the mouth of the test tube on the flame of an alcohol lamp, then insert a cotton swab into the test tube and plug it tightly.
5. Timely inspection.
