Lab & testing

Strep Test

Strep test in Houston, TX. Fast result and treatment in Spanish, with affordable pricing.

Not every sore throat is the same: strep throat needs specific treatment. At Clínica Hispana Cruz #3 we run the rapid strep test and give you the result and treatment the same day.

What's included?

Rapid strep test (throat swab)
Result in minutes
Sore-throat evaluation
Appropriate treatment if the result is positive
Recovery instructions

When to get it

Severe sore throat, fever, trouble swallowing or white patches on the tonsils, especially in children. The test avoids unnecessary treatments.

Why choose Clínica Hispana Cruz #3?

We are a Hispanic and Latino clinic that cares for you 100% in Spanish, with no appointment needed and affordable pricing, no insurance required. Find your medical center near you at 5411 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096, open Monday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. Our team treats every patient with respect, time and clear explanations.

Payment

You don't need health insurance. We offer affordable, transparent pricing and accept cash and cards. Ask us about the cost of your service before your visit.

Areas we serve

We care for patients across Houston, TX and the entire southwest side of the city: Meyerland, Braeswood, Westbury, Bellaire, Sharpstown, Gulfton and nearby communities.

Included in this service

Rapid strep test

Same-day result

Treatment if positive

Walk-in care in Spanish

Ready to schedule your appointment?

Call us now or visit us — no appointment needed

+1 (832) 323-2330

Frequently Asked Questions

Clues include fever, red tonsils with white patches, swollen neck glands and painful swallowing, often without a cough or runny nose. It's very common in school-age kids. A cough, hoarse voice and stuffy nose point more toward a virus, but the throat swab is how you know for sure.

It's better to skip mouthwash and throat lozenges right before, since they can interfere with the sample. A fever reducer is fine; just tell us which one your child took and when. The swab brushes the back of the throat quickly and may cause a brief gag, nothing more.

A negative rapid test makes strep less likely, though in kids and teens it's sometimes confirmed with a throat culture. The medical team also considers viruses like flu, COVID or mono. Come back if you can't swallow liquids, are drooling or the fever won't come down, and see our [respiratory illness care](/services/enfermedades-respiratorias).

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