Two throat swabs are received from a 6-year-old female with orders for a rapid screen for group A Streptococcus. One swab is tested using the group A Streptococcus rapid screen, and it is negative. The second swab is used to inoculate

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Sheep blood agar is the appropriate medium for culturing Streptococcus species, including group A Streptococcus, as it allows for the observation of hemolysis patterns which are important for identification.

Two Throat Swabs Are Received from a 6-Year-Old Female with Orders