Why get tested?
To help determine whether a person has had a recent Group A streptococcal infection; to help diagnose post-streptococcal sequelae of rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis

When to get tested?
When a person has symptoms of rheumatic fever (cardiac function abnormalities) or glomerulonephritis (kidney function abnormalities) or other symptoms suggestive of a streptococcal infection but no culture was done to confirm a Group A strep infection

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm