Streptococcus Pyogenes (GROUP-A STREP) RAPID molecular in vitro diagnostic test.

* This test product also requires the purchase of a Mobile Service Appointment.

TEST TYPE: This product utilizes an isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology (NAAT) for the qualitative detection of Streptococcus Pyogenes "Group A".

COLLECTION METHOD: (OP) Oropharyngeal swab at the back of the throat.

TIME REQUIRED: 15-20 Minutes per client.

MOBILE SERVICE INFORMATION: Patient sample collection and client information will be collected by a member of our professional healthcare team at your mobile service appointment.

PRODUCT SENSITIVITY/SPECIFICITY: VERY accurate

RESULTS/DOCUMENTS: Always same day results with documents in 5 hours or less with RUSH results (1-2 hours MAX). 

IMPORTANT INFO: 

Group A Strep is the most significant pathogen causing pharyngitis. Accurate diagnosis of the etiological agent is necessary to properly treat the disease. In the case of Group A Strep, Antibiotic therapy is the treatment of choice in Canada. If left untreated, serious complications such as rheumatic fever may occur. Because STREP A requires treatment, Better Health will only send a licensed health care professional(s), capable of offering medical advice with accurate and up-to-date treatment options, and if required they will have the ability to prescribe medications. PLEASE NOTE - This additional service is INCLUDED in the price of this product.

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NEED FASTER RESULTS? 

Select the STREP Rapid Test and add "RUSH RESULTS" We will have you tested with priority results+documents in 1-2 hours MAX after testing.

GET TESTED FOR ALL COMMON RESPIRATORY VIRUSES IN ONE VISIT?

Select the Respiratory Multi-Test (RSV, INFLUENZA, COVID19) product and get tested for several common or likely viruses along with the Strep A test.

YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US:

Client(s) will also need to provide (ID), Full Name and DOB before testing. We DO NOT keep or share any client information apart from what is required by Canadian law. All client info is deleted 72h after testing. Your privacy is extremely important to us. However, we are obligated by law to follow all current Alberta Health regulations, with regards to reporting positive results for certain tests, but only when required. If you have any questions or concerns about about our privacy policy, please enquire within or research the current Canadian reporting regulations online before getting tested.

NOTE: 

* It is the responsibility of the patient/client to select the appropriate test(s) before our mobile service staff arrive at your location. We are not responsible for customers who purchase and are tested with the wrong product(s).

** These testing product(s) use highly sensitive equipment and technology to determine the sample result. Be aware that there is a 4% chance of an "INVALID" test result outcome. In the rare case that this occurs, Better Health is not responsible to re-test client or refund the cost of the test and/or service provided to client. Please understand that it is not the responsibility of Better Health to provide a Positive or Negative result.  Although an "Invalid" test results is uncommon, they can sometimes occur. In this case, the patient should wait an undetermined amount of time before retesting.