Rapid strep throat test is specific but has got variable sensitivity. You have to go for culture, if rapid strep throat test comes negative, for confirmation of the diagnosis.
quick strep test
There is rapid latex particle test for streptococcal antigen. If negative, then you have to go for throat swab culture. This will differentiate between sore throat, strep versus non strep.
There are three tests that can tell if you have strep throat. They are a throat culture, a rapid antigen test, and a rapid DNA test. These can be performed by your doctor.
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A physician who suspects strep throat (sore throat and fever) recommends a rapid strep test, which involves removal of specimen from the throat, to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, he may send the same specimen to a laboratory to have a throat culture performed. A negative rapid strep test or throat culture indicates the cause is viral in nature.
if you get strep throat then you probably swallowed the strep throat bacteria
One can catch strep throat at any age.
It's possible that you have strep throat. You should get a strep test just in case. Just visit a doctor, and they'll swipe a swab on the back of your throat. If the strep test is negative, then the doc may figure out another illness you may have. There's definitely something up with your throat tho.
Strep throat is not inherited.
Strep throat is a bacteria.
Do you mean strep throat? Strep is a type of bacteria that can grow in your throat. Google "strep throat" for more info.