Prima Strep A Throat Test

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While there are many factors to consider, such as accuracy, impact on care, and distribution of medical resources, it is likely that at-home flu testing will become much more widely available in the near future. Strep A Test is a specific immunological test for the detection of Group A streptococcus bacteria in throat infections. Diamond notes that this home testing for strep is only worth pursuing if your pediatrician is on the same page. At-home strep tests can be a convenient way to get an idea of what kind of illness you’re dealing with.

Healthcare professionals can interpret the positive or negative result in light of a person’s symptoms, exposure, and current levels of flu in the area. Yes, you can get a rapid flu test administered at a CVS Minute Clinic or at many Walgreens locations. Your throat has an important function – it helps to filter out potentially harmful bacteria, which can lead to infection. Of the rapid antigen detection tests, 16 use lateral flow (immunochromatographic and immunofluorescence) technology and 1 test (QuikRead Go Strep A test) is a turbidimetric immunoassay (see table 1). You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.

This is microorganisms' ability to withstand antimicrobial treatments such as antibiotics (that is, the antimicrobial treatments become ineffective). However, in rare cases, strep A can penetrate deeper and become an invasive infection, such as meningitis, pneumonia and septicaemia. A positive result means that the Group A strep was present in the throat sample and you should consult a physician, who will decide about the next step. There aren’t many options on the market, with most inexpensive bulk packages intended for doctors’ offices to purchase.

This means it is likely to be accurate, but you will not get immediate results like you do with an at-home COVID-19 swab.The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of using rapid tests to detect strep A infection in people with a sore throat aged 5 and over, to help appropriate prescribing of antibiotics.