Home Strep Test Kit


	Home Strep Test Kit

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11-7-2006 1:42 PM

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<H2>Home Strep Test Kit</H2>
<H6>Determines what kind of sore throat</H6>
<P>This rapid Strep A Test is great tool for families with kids who get frequent sore throats. It helps you determine whether a throat infection is caused by strep (which requires treatment) or a virus (which does not). You swab the back of the child's throat with the included applicator, add a reagent, and watch for the color change. A kit of 25 tests costs about $90, which works out to about $3.50 per test. That's a whole lot is much cheaper than an unneeded doctor's visit. But since you may only use a couple tests a year, consider a cooperative buy with other families.</p> <P>-- Dr. Tom Ferguson</p> <P>QuickVue Strep A Test
$90 for 25 kits
Available from <A href="http://www.medco-school.com/Supply/Product.asp?Leaf_Id=01783">MedCo School First Aid</A></p> <P>[I have not used either of these kits below, but they offer a similar test for less than half the price. -- KK]</p> <P><IMG width="281" height="145" src="http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/strep1.gif" alt="strep1.gif" /></p> <P>25 for $39
Available from <A href="http://www.medicaldisposables.us/Strep_A.htm">Mecial Disposables</A></p> <P><IMG width="348" height="191" src="http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/strep2.jpg" alt="strep2.jpg" /></p> <P>25 for $35
Available from <A href="http://www.cliawaived.com/cf.inventory.htm?action=showinvone%26invid=513">CLIA Waived</A></p> <H5><A href="http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000188.php">Posted</A> on November 04, 2006 at 05:00 AM
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