Find Clarity for Your Sore Throat Concerns
That nagging throat pain, the difficulty swallowing, the worry about whether it’s just a common cold or something more serious – we understand how unsettling throat symptoms can be. When your throat hurts and you’re concerned about strep infection, our Group A Streptococcal Antigen Test provides the definitive answers you need for peace of mind and proper treatment.
Understanding the Group A Strep Test
This specialised test detects the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria in your throat – the specific bacteria responsible for strep throat infections. Using advanced Immunochromatographic Test (ICT) technology, we provide accurate, reliable results that help distinguish between viral sore throats and bacterial strep infections. This distinction is crucial because strep throat requires antibiotic treatment, while viral infections do not.
Who Should Consider This Test?
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, this test could provide important health insights:
- Persistent sore throat lasting more than 2-3 days
- Difficulty swallowing or painful swallowing
- Fever accompanied by throat pain
- Swollen, tender lymph nodes in your neck
- White patches or pus on your tonsils
- Headache, nausea, or rash with throat symptoms
- Recent exposure to someone with strep throat
Particularly important for children, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems who are at higher risk for complications.
Why Early Detection Matters for Your Health
Getting tested for Group A Strep provides several crucial health benefits:
- Prevent Serious Complications: Untreated strep throat can lead to rheumatic fever, kidney inflammation, or abscess formation
- Guide Proper Treatment: Accurate diagnosis ensures you receive appropriate antibiotics only when necessary
- Reduce Spread: Early identification helps prevent spreading infection to family, friends, and colleagues
- Peace of Mind: Eliminate uncertainty and anxiety about your symptoms
- Faster Recovery: Prompt treatment leads to quicker symptom relief and recovery
Understanding Your Test Results
We make understanding your results straightforward and reassuring:
- Positive Result: Indicates Group A Strep infection is present. Your healthcare provider will prescribe appropriate antibiotics to treat the infection and prevent complications
- Negative Result: Suggests your symptoms are likely caused by a virus or other factors. This helps avoid unnecessary antibiotic use
- Same-Day Reporting: Samples received by 1 pm receive results the same day, allowing for prompt medical decisions
Our medical team is available to help you understand your results and next steps, ensuring you feel supported throughout the process.
Affordable, Accessible Testing Nationwide
| Test Option | Price | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Group A Streptococcal Antigen Test | ZAR 550 (Regular ZAR 600) | Same Day (if sample by 1 pm) |
Consider the value: For less than the cost of multiple doctor visits and potential complications, you get definitive answers and peace of mind.
Why Trust Oracle Genomics?
- Nationwide Coverage: Convenient testing centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and across South Africa
- Medical Expertise: Tests supervised by qualified physicians specialising in infectious diseases
- Accuracy Guarantee: Advanced ICT methodology ensures reliable, precise results
- No Special Preparation: Simple throat swab procedure with no fasting or complex preparations
- Professional Handling: Proper sample collection and refrigerated transport protocols
Take Control of Your Throat Health Today
Don’t let throat pain uncertainty affect your daily life and peace of mind. Early detection of strep throat can prevent serious health complications and guide proper treatment.
Same-day results available when you book today. Thousands of South Africans trust Oracle Genomics for accurate, reliable medical testing.
Sample Collection Instructions
Submit throat swab in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. No special preparation required.
