Proficiency Testing/EQA / 2019 Surveys / Microbiology / Bacteriology Help Please log in to determine if you are eligible to purchase PT Programs. THROAT CULTURE - D1 \Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Procedure Challenges per Shipment Number of Shipments Bacterial identification 5 Three shipments per year Culture source: Throat Microbiologic level: Presence or absence of Group A Streptococcus determination Program Information Five swab specimens with diluents in duplicate Throat swabs compatible with molecular and culture-based methods Shipping Schedule Shipment A: April 1 Shipment B: August 12 Shipment C: December 9 Guest Log in/Register Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought GRAM STAIN BENCHTOP REFERENCE GUIDE VIEW DETAILS > MICRO BENCH TOOLS COMPETENCY VIEW DETAILS >