Strep Tests & Throat Cultures | Montreal

You should get a rapid strep test if you experience a sudden severe sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, or difficulty swallowing. If you have recently been in close contact with a confirmed case of strep throat and begin exhibiting these symptoms, testing is highly recommended. Bypassing the long wait times at public emergency rooms or local CLSCs with an at home mobile nurse ensures a rapid diagnostic answer within minutes. 

No, a doctor's referral or medical requisition is not required for our mobile rapid strep screening test. Anyone can book a same day or weekend home visit directly with Genexia Health to check for the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. However, please note that if your symptoms warrant a secondary, full throat culture sent to our private laboratory partner, a medical requisition from a doctor or our virtual Nurse Practitioner will be required. 

Our private rapid strep test delivers highly accurate diagnostic results on site in just 5 minutes. If your presentation requires a more comprehensive lab evaluation, a traditional throat swab culture typically takes 24 to 48 hours for processing. Our team immediately shares all lab results with you via your client portal pushes them directly to your designated family physician. 

Yes, if you test positive for strep throat, we offer multiple streamlined paths to get your antibiotic prescription immediately. For adults and children aged 2 and older, you can take our official rapid test results directly to select local Montreal pharmacies where pharmacists have prescribing rights. For infants under age 2, or if your neighborhood pharmacy cannot prescribe, you can book a virtual consultation with our staff Nurse Practitioner, who can assess the patient and transmit an immediate antibiotic prescription directly to your pharmacy. 

Yes, mobile nurse swabbing and strep screening services are widely covered by most private Canadian health insurance plans. Genexia Health provides transparent pricing starting at $75 and delivers itemized medical receipts upon completion. You can easily submit these documents to major insurance providers (such as Sun Life, Manulife, or Canada Life) for rapid out of pocket reimbursement based on your coverage policy. 

Yes, our mobile registered nurses have experience in gentle, pediatric throat swabbing for toddlers and young children. Performing a rapid strep screening or collecting a throat culture sample in the stress free environment of your own home completely eliminates the anxiety, sensory overload, and exhaustion of waiting in line at public pediatric clinics or hospital waiting rooms in Montreal.