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Streptococcal Pharyngitis - Strep Throat

Diagnosis & Tests

How is the disease diagnosed?

Strep throat may be suspected after a medical history and physical exam are performed. The back of the throat is swabbed to get a sample of the bacteria. Tests that may be done on this sample are

  • ELISA, or "quick strep," which makes it possible to make the diagnosis within 15 minutes
  • throat culture, which involves the growing of bacteria and takes at least 24 hours

    • Blood tests, including a complete blood count orCBC, may also be done to check for infection.

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