Group A Strep Test Screening Form

Rapid Group A Strep Test are by appointment. You will be asked to schedule your appointment at the end of this form. 

Appointments must be booked at least 5 minutes in advance.

I hereby authorize the pharmacist from Salida Pharmacy and Fountain to perform a Group A Strep Rapid Test. I authorize the pharmacists to maintain a copy of this signed form. I indemnify the organizing body and all persons connected with them from any and all claims that may result from my voluntary participation in the tests. By signing below, I signify that I agree to allow those pharmacists affiliated with the pharmacy named above to administer the strep test for a fee of $35.00. I understand that my insurance might not reimburse the fee for the test and hold the pharmacy and pharmacist harmless for any fees not reimbursed. This assessment does not constitue a medical diagnosis. Negative results do not preclude Group A Strep infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment. I understand the test that I am receiving is a rapid diagnostic test using antigens. Antigen tests look for viral proteins, which are highly specific, meaning that if you test positive, you are very likely infected. However, there is a higher chance of false negative with antigen tests, which means that a negative result cannot definitively rule out an active infection. If you have a negative result on an antigen test but have a recent exposure to strep, or are displaying many of the symptoms, you may wish to take a PCR test to confirm your result. A PCR test looks for the presence of the virus' genetic material. PCR tests are highly accurate, but can take days to a week to get the results. The antigen test that you are receiving today is most accurate if you are symptomatic and within the first five days of symptoms.