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High Result

Conditions associated with a positive result on the rapid streptococcal test include:


Low Result

A negative result for rapid streptococcal testing should be considered in the clinical scenario and pre-test probability of the condition being due to GABHS.

It is common practice to follow negative rapid streptococcal tests with culture to confirm a negative result (in some settings a false negative rate of up to 30% can occur).


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