![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Streptatest_01.jpg/640px-Streptatest_01.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Rapid strep test
Test for strep throat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The rapid strep test (RST) is a rapid antigen detection test (RADT) that is widely used in clinics to assist in the diagnosis of bacterial pharyngitis caused by group A streptococci (GAS), sometimes termed strep throat. There are currently several types of rapid strep test in use, each employing a distinct technology. However, they all work by detecting the presence of GAS in the throat of a person by responding to GAS-specific antigens on a throat swab.
Quick Facts MedlinePlus, LOINC ...
Rapid strep test | |
---|---|
![]() Rapid strep test kit | |
MedlinePlus | 003745 |
LOINC | 78012-2 |
Close