A throat culture collection kit typically contains a sterile swab contained in:

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A throat culture collection kit typically contains a sterile swab that is placed in a transport medium collection tube. This medium is designed to maintain the viability of microorganisms that may be present on the swab during transit to the laboratory for analysis. Tubes with crushable ampules to keep the sample warm or cold may also be included in the kit, but the transport medium collection tube is the most critical component for maintaining the integrity of the sample. Tubes with media that limit the growth of pathogenic organisms are not typically used for throat cultures.

A Throat Culture Collection Kit Typically Contains a Sterile Swab