Collecting
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Labeling
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Documenting
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Preparing
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Incubating
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Examining
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Testing for treatment
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Getting results
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see BLOOD SAMPLE
Preparing
Once in the lab, a laboratorian will transfer the throat sample that is on the swab to nutrient media, such as a blood agar plate, that will foster the growth of bacteria. In the photo above, the swab is being gently rubbed over the surface of the agar.
