Rapid tests for children

For most of our rapid tests, a few drops of blood from the fingertip, a swab or a urine sample are enough — and you go home with a clear assessment.

Rapid tests for group A streptococcus, RSV, influenza and other pathogens on the worktop at the practice

Result in a few minutesWe go through the result with you straight away and decide the next steps together.

A few drops from the fingertipGentle blood sampling: capillary blood from the finger is enough for every value on this page.

Frequently requested tests

Vitamin D level (vitamin D3)

Is my child getting enough vitamin D? The value shows what the supply actually looks like. That makes it possible to judge whether a supplement makes sense and whether it should be continued.

Blood group: ABO and rhesus factor D

A few drops of blood are enough for us to determine the ABO blood group and rhesus factor D. We record the result in the Mutter-Kind-Pass.

For fever and acute infection

Group A streptococcus (scarlet fever, tonsillitis)

With a sore throat, fever and coated tonsils, a throat swab shows within minutes whether group A streptococcus is detectable. That helps decide whether an antibiotic is needed.

Influenza A and B (true flu)

The swab shows whether influenza really is behind the fever. This matters above all in the first two days of illness: only then is antiviral treatment an option that can shorten the course.

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)

In babies and toddlers, RSV often causes a tight cough, wheezing and poor feeding. The swab identifies the pathogen, spares an unnecessary antibiotic, and we discuss with you what to watch for at home.

Covid-19 (rapid coronavirus test)

Fever and cough often look very similar with Covid-19, influenza and RSV. The rapid test shows whether SARS-CoV-2 is detectable. That is particularly helpful when babies or older and vulnerable relatives live in the household.

Adenovirus

Adenoviruses can cause several days of high fever, often with conjunctivitis, a sore throat or diarrhoea — a picture that resembles a bacterial infection.

Whooping cough (pertussis)

If a cough persists for many weeks or comes in bouts, whooping cough may be behind it. Detecting it matters especially when there are still unvaccinated babies nearby.

Glandular fever (EBV, infectious mononucleosis)

High fever, a sore throat, heavily coated tonsils and swollen lymph nodes can point to glandular fever.

Blood sugar and metabolism

Blood glucose

If diabetes is suspected, we can measure blood glucose immediately from a few drops of blood — for instance with striking thirst, frequent urination or unexplained weight loss.

Blood ketones (β-hydroxybutyrate)

With raised blood glucose or persistent vomiting, we measure ketones directly from the fingertip. Together with blood glucose they show whether the metabolism is destabilising and how urgently we need to act.

Urine and stool

Urine dipstick (urinary tract infection, cystitis)

In babies and toddlers in particular, a urinary tract infection often shows itself only as a fever. The dipstick gives first indications within minutes — such as leucocytes, nitrite or blood — and helps decide whether treatment or a urine culture is needed.

Faecal occult blood test

The test detects blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye. We carry it out at the practice. An abnormal result is an indication that the cause should be investigated further.

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