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Strep Test

Also known as: Throat culture; Rapid strep test
Formal name: Group A streptococcus; Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus
Related tests: Influenza; Blood culture; ASO

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Articles: Follow That Sample: A Short Lab Tour, Throat Culture

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CDC, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases: Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease
Kidshealth.org: Strep throat
Familydoctor.org: Sore throat
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Streptococcal screen
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Strep throat

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