Rapid Strep Testing Farragut, TN | AFC Urgent Care

Get fast, accurate Rapid Strep Testing in Farragut, TN at AFC Urgent Care to quickly diagnose strep throat and start treatment for faster recovery. Our advanced Rapid Strep Test delivers results in about 6 minutes, giving patients quick answers and helping prevent the infection from spreading.

How Quickly Will I Get My Strep Test Results?

With our Rapid Strep Test, results are usually available in under 6 minutes. Testing is simple, a quick throat swab is all that’s required.

Why Prompt Treatment for Strep Throat Matters

If left untreated, strep throat can lead to complications such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever may cause joint pain, a distinctive rash, and even damage to heart valves. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to avoiding these serious health issues.

What Is Strep Throat?

Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus. While it can affect anyone, children are the most commonly affected group.

Common Symptoms of Strep Throat

Strep throat often develops quickly, with symptoms that may include:

• Sudden sore throat
• Pain when swallowing
• Fever
• Rash
• Swollen, red tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
• Tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth
• Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting (more common in children)
• Body aches

Who Can Get Strep Throat?

While strep throat is most prevalent in children, it can occur at any age. If you or your child experience symptoms, AFC Urgent Care provides prompt testing and treatment to help you recover quickly.

Accuracy of Our Rapid Strep Test

Our Rapid Strep Test is not only fast but highly accurate. It correctly identifies strep infections about 98.5% of the time. Test accuracy depends on two factors: sensitivity and specificity.

Sensitivity measures how often a test correctly identifies patients who have the infection (true positive rate). High sensitivity means fewer false negatives.

Specificity measures how often a test correctly identifies people without the infection (true negative rate). High specificity means fewer false positives.

Our test has a 98.5% sensitivity and 93.4% specificity for detecting group A strep, meaning only a small percentage of results may be inaccurate.

Why Quick and Accurate Diagnosis Is Important

Treating strep throat promptly with antibiotics helps patients recover faster and prevents spreading the infection to others. Most patients can return to work or school the next day after starting treatment.

Understanding Common Strep Throat Treatments

Strep throat is typically treated with antibiotics prescribed by our medical providers. Following the full course of treatment ensures complete recovery and helps prevent complications.

AFC Urgent Care of Farragut makes strep throat testing quick, accurate, and accessible. Our Rapid Strep Test provides fast results, and our experienced providers are here to guide treatment and support your recovery. Walk in at your convenience or check in online to get tested and start feeling better sooner.