Throat Culture

Quick Strep Test, Rapid Strep Test

How To Prepare

You do not need to do anything before you have this test. Tell your health professional if you have recently taken any antibiotics.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: September 19, 2006
Medical Review:	Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology
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