TONSILLA SMEAR FOR DIPTHERIA

The Tonsillar Smear for Diphtheria, a diagnostic procedure integral to the services provided by Hypro Diagnostics, is designed to identify the presence of Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the causative bacterium of diphtheria. During this test, a sample is meticulously collected from the surface of the tonsils or the back of the throat through swabbing. This collected specimen undergoes thorough analysis within Hypro Diagnostics’ advanced laboratory facilities. In the laboratory, various diagnostic tests, including staining techniques such as the Albert stain test or KLB smear test, are commonly employed to discern characteristic features of Corynebacterium diphtheriae, including metachromatic granules. The confirmation of these features is crucial for an accurate diagnosis of diphtheria. Hypro Diagnostics prioritizes the Tonsillar Smear for Diphtheria when there is clinical suspicion based on symptoms like a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or the presence of a membrane in the throat. A precise and timely diagnosis facilitated by this test allows Hypro Diagnostics to initiate appropriate and effective treatment strategies, which may involve antitoxin contributing to enhanced patient care and public health management.