Do you think you have strep throat?
Alyssa Levine
Cultures
This is a way for the doctor to find out if you have strep throat
How do cultures work?
Well the lab uses your culture to try and grow microorganisms. It incubates for 18-24 hours. Depending on what grows will help the doctor decide what medicine to give you.
Other Ways To Get Culture
- throat swab
- stool sample
- sputum
More Information
For more information go to your health care provider