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South West London Pathology > Tests > Throat for C.DIPHTH

Throat for C.DIPHTH

Category Bacteriology Medical Microbiology
Reporting frequency TAT - All swab results available in 2-3 days. Throat swab results available in 1 - 2 days.

Collection conditions

Please give relevant travel history and clinical details.

Additional information

Sample kept for 1 week

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