strep test
Bacterial infection check
A strep test is a medical test that detects streptococcal bacteria, typically in the throat.
The rapid strep test gives results in minutes; a throat culture takes longer but is more accurate.
The doctor did a strep test to see if she needed antibiotics.
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
- throatNeck's inner passage
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- tongue depressorFlat stick for viewing throat
- open wideRequest for mouth access
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