Can urgent care perform a rapid strep test for my child?
Quick Answer
Yes. Prime Time Pediatrics’ walk-in urgent care has on-site rapid strep testing for children from newborns through age 19. Results are ready in about 10 minutes, so our board-certified pediatric team can confirm strep throat during the same visit and start treatment right away.
Detailed Answer
Our pediatric urgent care center keeps CLIA-waived rapid strep tests in stock every day. When your child arrives with a sore throat, we swab the back of the throat, run the test on-site, and have accurate results in about 8–10 minutes. Positive results allow our board-certified pediatricians—Dr. David Sprayberry, Dr. Breana Miller, or Dr. Megan Redfern—to prescribe antibiotics immediately so your little one starts feeling better fast.
Because Prime Time Pediatrics is Athens-Oconee’s only walk-in clinic just for kids, you never need an appointment. Use our Fast Pass to pre-register online at https://primetimepeds.com/fast-pass/ and simply walk in during extended hours—7:30 AM-7 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30 AM-5PM Wednesday, and 8 AM-3 PM Saturdays. We also perform companion rapid tests for flu, RSV, mono, and COVID-19, making it easy to rule out similar illnesses in a single visit.
We accept most major insurance plans and offer prompt-pay discounts for self-pay families, so cost is one less worry. Kid-friendly exam rooms, popsicles, and a prize chest help distract anxious patients while they wait for their strep results.
If your child’s test is negative, we routinely send a follow-up throat culture to our reference lab and call you with definitive results when they are available.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. For diagnosis or treatment of a specific condition, please visit Prime Time Pediatrics or consult another qualified healthcare professional.
