Strep throat is a bacterial infection that effects the back of the throat and the tonsils which become irritiated and swollen causing a sore throat. It is painful, when swallowing.The samle swab will then be analyzed in the laboratory. Direct Strep A swab test is specially done for Strep A antigens spesific for Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus.
Interpretation: Absence or presence of the bacterial infection will help the clinician in treating the disease.
Sample: Throat swab
Working day: Everyday
Result Time: Same day in 2 hours
