This service includes a Rapid Strep A Test for one person. The test will be administered at your location (home or office) by one of our registered mobile nurses. We use a rapid antigen test to obtain a result in 15-20 minutes. Upon completion of the test, the nurse will verbally communicate your results.
Schedule your appointment today to know if your symptoms are caused by (Strep A) infection.
What is Strep A?
Group A Streptococcus, commonly referred to as Strep A, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can cause a variety of other illnesses. These infections range from relatively minor illnesses to severe and potentially life-threatening conditions. It is important to understand the various infections associated with Strep A, including their symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and preventive measures. Such infections include, but are not limited to:
Strep Throat
Cellulitis
Scarlet fever
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Impetigo
Rheumatic Fever
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Routine testing is an important part of the treatment and prevention journey.
Benefits of At-Home Testing for Strep A
Get tested at your convenience in the comfort of your own home.
Avoid having to travel while you are sick.
Avoid the risk of contracting other viral and/or bacterial infections from the waiting room.
Avoid lengthy and unpredictable wait times.
Preview Calendar Availability
This calendar is for previewing availability only.
Please DO NOT confirm a session through this Preview Calendar.
To buy an appointment, please use the Add to Cart button above and complete your purchase. A separate Booking Calendar page will be provided after checkout.
Note: this Preview Calendar mirrors the Booking Calendar that will be provided.
FAQs
How is the test performed?
The nurse will perform the test by collecting a throat swab sample and processing it via the appropriate medical device.
How do I know if I should test for Strep A?
Signs and symptoms of strep throat can include:
Throat pain that usually comes on quickly
Painful swallowing
Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate)
Swollen, tender lymph nodes in your neck
Fever
Headache
Rash
Nausea or vomiting, especially in younger children
Body aches
It’s possible for you or your child to have many of these signs and symptoms but not have strep throat. The cause of these signs and symptoms could be a viral infection or some other illness. That’s why your doctor generally tests specifically for strep throat.
It’s also possible for you to be exposed to a person who carries strep but shows no symptoms.
How do l book an appointment?
Click the “Preview Availability Calendar” tab on this page to view up-to-date availability. If a timeslot is available that suits your needs, please use the “Add to Cart” button above and complete your purchase. A separate Booking Calendar link will be provided after checkout which you can use to secure your appointment.
You will be required to fill out a questionnaire to provide the necessary information required to set up your account.
The day prior to your appointment you will receive a call from your nurse who will confirm your booking and verify your address.
How long will it take?
The session can take up-to 20 minutes.
When will I receive my test results?
Upon completion of the test, the nurse will verbally communicate the results to the patient.
Policies
Cancelation Policy and Not at Home
Cancellations are expected 48 hours in advance. A cancellation can be made by emailing customer service at info@rtmedhealth.com
If you are not at home for your appointment, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Return Policy
Appointments will be refunded in full if they are cancelled 48 hours ahead of the scheduled appointment.
Clients Rights and Responsibilities
As a client, you have the right:
To be treated with courtesy dignity and respect and in a way that fully recognizes your individuality.
To receive care in a safe, secure manner.
To make a complaint, to raise concerns or to recommend changes without fear of retaliation, and to be informed of the procedure for initiating complaints.
To be assured of confidentiality regarding services delivered and privacy of your personal health information
To accept or refuse treatment, including medication, and to be informed of the consequences of accepting or refusing treatment.
To access services in person and/or virtually as appropriate.
As a client, you have the responsibility:
To provide current and relevant information to your service provider team to assist them to provide appropriate care.
To be courteous and respectful of staff and to understand that any threat, whether verbal, physical or otherwise, is grounds to terminate the relationship.
To recognize that your service provider will not provide any service or treatment that they consider to be medically or ethically inappropriate.
To refrain from smoking any substances when the mobile nurse is visiting your home.
To refrain from using scented products when the mobile nurse is visiting your home.
To wear a mask when experiencing a cough and/or fever when the mobile nurse is visiting your home.
Service Area
This Rapid Strep A Test Service is Available in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
We offer testing services at any location ranging from: Downtown Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Markham, Pickering, Ajax, and more.
