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What is the difference between rapid strep throat test and throat culture?
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∙ 9y ago
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.
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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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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.
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