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Episode 34: Group A Strep Testing
Season 1 · Episode 34

Episode 34: Group A Strep Testing

Let's Talk Micro · Luis Plaza

February 18, 202222m 43s

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Show Notes

In this episode I go over three tests used for the detection of S. pyogenes: two antigen based and one PCR. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one? Do negative results need to be confirmed by a culture? Tune in to find out.