Bacterial culture from the nose

What you need to know about nasal bacterial culture

Bacterial culture from the throat is a culture of microflora for the purpose of diagnosing bacterial infections, as well as determining sensitivity to antibiotics.
This analysis allows you to identify the pathogen and determine its sensitivity to the drug (antibiotic). The result of such an analysis will help the doctor prescribe effective treatment, justify the appointment of an antibiotic. Throat culture helps determine the type of infections that affect the throat, nasopharynx and cause pharyngitis and other bacterial lesions of the throat.

How to prepare for the analysis

Taking a bacteriological culture from the throat is carried out on an empty stomach (it is forbidden to eat and drink). Also, before the culture, it is not recommended to gargle or perform any therapeutic actions. A few days before the analysis, it is recommended to stop taking various medications, including antibiotics.
To take a swab from the throat, the doctor uses a plastic swab with a sterile cotton swab on the end. The doctor runs this swab along the back of the throat. The procedure itself is painless, but a little unpleasant.