Rapid Strep, Influenza, & COVID

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused by a virus that is transmitted from person to person. Symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness. One can be infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs. Other ways that one can be infected is by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes.

The COVID-19 antigen test is designed to detect specific proteins on the virus. The test is a qualitative nasal or nasopharyngeal swab test that will show if you have the live active virus for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The current authorized devices are able to return results in approximately 15 minutes.

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A simple sore throat can sometimes be difficult to deal with, but knowing the potential cause can help narrow down potential treatments or cures.  While the most common cause of a sore throat is due to a virus, anywhere from 15% up to 40% of sore throat cases can be due to a bacteria called Streptococcus: commonly known as “strep”.  This type of infection is known as strep throat.

There are numerous types of the Streptococcus bacteria, and each type can cause a wide range of symptoms throughout the body; but the most common type for infections in the throat is Streptococcus Group A (Strep A).

While a throat culture is traditionally the better test to grow and identify the responsible bacteria in a sore throat, it can usually take at least 24-48 hours for results.  A rapid strep test, on the other hand, looks for antigens (surface proteins) unique to the Strep A bacteria.  This test can provide a result in approximately 10 minutes and serve as a quick and effective way to identify or rule out this type of infection.  Quicker identification can help your provider provide a more effective and targeted treatment.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused by a virus that is transmitted from person to person. Symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness. One can be infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs. Other ways that one can be infected is by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes.

The COVID-19 antigen test is designed to detect specific proteins on the virus. The test is a qualitative nasal or nasopharyngeal swab test that will show if you have the live active virus for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The current authorized devices are able to return results in approximately 15 minutes.

Any Lab Test Now does not accept insurance. Click the “Test Details” below to learn about other possible payment options.

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) affects approximately 64 million people worldwide each year. In most adults and older children, the symptoms are usually mild and “cold-like”, and can resolve on their own after a few days. In vulnerable individuals, including premature and very young infants, children with chronic lung disease or congenital heart disease, and people who are over age 65, this infection can cause much more serious illness leading to hospitalization or worse.

The Any Lab Test Now Rapid RSV test is an antigen test that can provide results in approximately 15 minutes. A positive result should be further interpreted by your healthcare provider to see if any treatment is available or appropriate.