Rule out Streptococcal infection.
Differential diagnosis of arthritis.
If culture is negative and symptoms of Rheumatic fever are indicated.
Rule out Rheumatic heart disease.
Differential diagnosis of arthritis.
If patient is febrile. Differential diagnosis of bacterial endocarditis.
Rule out Streptococcal infection. Use this test if Group A strep by molecular is not available.
If arthritis present are involved.
Alternative to Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
If culture is positive. Molecular method is more specific and sensitive and rapid.
If culture positive.