SPECIMEN: Throat exudate CONTAINER: Bacterial Culturette COLLECTION: A throat swab taken from posterior pharynx, and areas of the tonsils showing dull white pseudo membrane. Avoid the tongue and uvula. Dacron swabs are best for collection. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (25±5°C): 1 day Refrigerated (5±3°C): 1 day Frozen (-15±5°C): Unacceptable | 
