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A rapid molecular strep test will give you answers in minutes without the need for a follow-up throat culture, helping your clinician determine whether you need antibiotics so you can begin treatment sooner.
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A rapid molecular strep test will give you answers in minutes without the need for a follow-up throat culture, helping your clinician determine whether you need antibiotics so you can begin treatment sooner.
Find a test provider with ID NOW rapid molecular testing for more information.
A sore throat that starts quickly, pain with swallowing and fever are all common signs and symptoms of strep throat.
Strep throat is more common in children (ages 5-15) than adults, and spreads wherever large groups of people gather—schools, day-care centers, military training facilities.3
Learn more about strep throat symptoms and treatments, as well as how rapid molecular tests can quickly identify strep throat bacteria so you can start the right treatment earlier and get well sooner.
It is important for clinicians to have a clear and accurate strep throat diagnosis before prescribing antibiotics. This can help reduce overuse of antibiotics2
Strep throat cannot be diagnosed just by examining you.2 With a traditional rapid strep throat test, a follow-up test in a lab may be required to confirm results, which can take at least 24-48 hours for your clinician to get results back. 2
Rapid molecular tests for strep throat can return accurate answers in as little as two minutes, without the need for a follow-up throat culture lab test. Your clinician can diagnose strep and confidently prescribe treatment in the same office visit3
The earlier you get diagnosed with strep throat, the better. Not only will you feel better sooner, you can reduce the spread of the infection, and prevent serious complications. Antibiotics are the best treatment for strep throat, and starting them early can help you feel better sooner, prevent complications, and reduce the spread of the infection.1,2
Without proper treatment, the bacteria that causes strep throat can spread to other parts of the body.1 This can cause your immune system to overreact, which - although rare - can cause damage throughout your body and result in symptoms such as4:
Rapid molecular testing for strep throat can allow you to start treatment faster, avoid complications, and get back to school or work sooner.2
Without proper treatment, the bacteria that causes strep throat can spread to other parts of the body.1 This can cause your immune system to overreact, which - although rare - can cause damage throughout your body and result in symptoms such as4:
Rapid molecular testing for strep throat can allow you to start treatment faster, avoid complications, and get back to school or work sooner.2
There are steps you can take to help avoid catching or spreading strep throat:
This program will teach you about rapid tests and how they can quickly identify illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and strep throat. Rapid testing can help you get treated earlier and get well sooner.
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1. “Strep Throat: All You Need to Know.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Last reviewed January 12, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/strep-throat.html.
2. Schulman, Stanford T., et al. "Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Group A Strepococcal Pharyngitis: 2012 Update by the Infectious Disease Society of America." Clinical Infectious Diesease 55, no. 10 (November 15, 2012): e86-102. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/cis629.
3. “ID Now Strep A 2 Quick Reference Instructions." Abbott, 2020.
4. “Rheumatic Fever: All You Need to Know." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Last reviewed November 1, 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/rheumatic-fever.html.
5. “Post-Strepococcal Glomerulonephritis: All You Need to Know." Centers for Disease C0ntrol and Prevention (CDC). Last reviewed March 22, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/post-streptococcal.html.
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