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Comprehensive Influenza Management for Your Well-being
Not feeling your best? If you’re experiencing a sudden fever, body aches, sore throat, or cough, it could be more than just a cold. A rapid flu test at Primary Care Centers of Texas can help you find answers quickly—so you can start feeling better, faster.
Flu symptoms often overlap with the common cold or even COVID-19, so accurate diagnosis is key. You should consider getting a flu test if you’re experiencing:
The best time to get tested is within the first 48 hours of symptoms, as antiviral medications work best when started early.
A rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDT) is a simple swab of your nose or throat that can detect the presence of influenza A or B viruses. The test:
While no test is 100% accurate, your provider will also consider your symptoms and exposure history to guide your care—even if the test result is negative.
