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Rapid Screen

There appears to be an error on this page. The rapid strep screen does not test for presence of antibodies against the bacteria. It tests for presence of group A bacterial antigens.

[1] - Medscape - Group A Streptococcal Infections Workup

Justin K Hamlin, DO (talk) 07:14, 5 March 2013 (UTC)