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Special Respiratory Pathogens |
For more information call: (206) 418-5492
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Group A Beta
Hemolytic
Streptococcus
(Strep kits)
Clinical cultures
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Silica gel, Pai slant, swab, Nose and Throat form, double cardboard mailer.
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Reference cultures accepted
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Diphtheria
Clinical specimens,
contact or case
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Two Pai media slants, Nasopharyngeal and throat swabs, Nose and Throat form,
double cardboard mailer.
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Take throat and nasopharyngeal cultures. Notify the Special Respiratory
Pathogens Unit.
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Diphtheria Culture
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Nose and Throat form, double cardboard mailer.
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Confirmation of C. diphtheria required by state law
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Pertussis
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Slides and holder, nasopharyngeal swab, charcoal transport media, Nose and
Throat form, directions, double cardboard mailer.
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Do not heat-fix slides. Diagnosis of Pertussis requires both culture and smear
to be taken. Reference cultures accepted.
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