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Culture can be of help but is often over-rated - it can be very
difficult to interpret culture results. A large and diverse oral
flora is to be expected in healthy and unhealthy animals. Often
it is not important what is present but why it is
present.
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ahead to the lab and ask for advice regarding the swab and transport
medium needed. This is vital if anaerobic culture is needed (common
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Laboratories should be aware of why you are sending material and
what type of examination you wish from them.
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