Sore Throat & Strep Testing

If you’re searching for sore throat treatment near me or need fast, accurate strep throat testing, Emcura Immediate Care is here to help. For more than 10 years, we’ve provided comprehensive evaluations, advanced in-house testing, and compassionate care so patients can feel better quickly and avoid complications.

What causes a sore throat?

Sore throats can be caused by many factors, including viral infections, bacterial infections, allergies, or environmental triggers like dry air and smoke. Common symptoms include pain, scratchiness, swollen tonsils, white patches, fever, cough, or a hoarse voice.

At Emcura Immediate Care, we evaluate for:

  • Strep throat (Group A strep): A bacterial infection that can lead to serious complications if untreated. We also check for Group C and G strep, which usually resolve on their own.
  • Viral sore throat: Most cases are viral and clear up in a week or two, but strep should be ruled out if symptoms persist.
  • Mono (Epstein-Barr virus): Common in teens and young adults, often with fatigue, fever, and swollen glands. We test with rapid blood work and antibody panels.
  • COVID-19, flu, and RSV: Symptoms overlap, so we offer on-site rapid PCR and antigen testing for quick answers.

Advanced Testing at Emcura Immediate Care

We go beyond standard urgent care. Our clinics feature:

  • DNA strep testing (ID NOW technology) with 95% sensitivity and specificity — results in minutes, no culture required.
  • Rapid PCR testing for COVID, flu, and RSV (results in 45 minutes to 2 hours).
  • Mono testing (finger prick or full antibody panel).
  • On-site labs with same-day results.

Treatment you can trust

If you test positive for strep, we provide effective antibiotics. For mono, viral sore throats, or flu, we’ll guide you with supportive care, prescriptions if needed, and follow-up instructions. In severe cases, we can provide IV treatment and steroids right in the clinic.

Why choose Emcura Immediate Care?

Patients choose us for urgent care strep testing near me because we combine cutting-edge diagnostics with personalized care. Our providers listen, evaluate your overall health, and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. With walk-in availability and locations in Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe Woods, Bloomfield Hills, and Northville, we make it easy to get answers fast.

Ready for relief?

Don’t wait for your sore throat to worsen. Walk in today or book online at Emcura Immediate Care for advanced sore throat and strep throat testing with same-day results.

Can urgent care test for strep throat?
Yes. Emcura Immediate Care offers rapid DNA strep testing, standard rapid antigen tests, and cultures if needed — all on site.
How accurate is Emcura’s strep testing? What about other causes?
We were the first in Michigan to offer on-site DNA strep A testing with 95% accuracy. It’s one of the most reliable methods available. We were the first clinic in Michigan to offer onsite DNA strep A testing with our ID NOW machine and we remain one of the only clinics in the area to offer this option (95% sensitive and specific) with no need for culture (optional). We also offer conventional rapid antigen testing for Strep, Flu Covid and RSV. We can also perform Mono testing with finger prick or order a full antibody panel for accuracy (initial, dormant, reactivation or no Mono infection). For more severe cases, we can place an IV and order steroids. We are able to test and treat because we are a much more capable clinic! We always do more!
What other causes of sore throat can Emcura test for?
We test for mono, flu, COVID-19, and RSV in addition to strep. Our advanced devices provide fast, accurate results.
Can I walk in for a sore throat test?
Absolutely. Walk-ins are welcome at all Emcura Immediate Care locations, or you can schedule online for convenience.