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Throat Culture
Preparation & Expectations
What happens right after the procedure?
The procedure only takes a minute. It is usually done in the healthcare provider's office. A person can generally go home right after the throat culture is done. The healthcare provider may prescribe antibiotics for the person to take pending the results of the throat culture. If the result is positive, the person avoid close contact with others for at least 24 hours after starting antibiotics to prevent the spread of this infection.