Why get tested for Flu and Strep Throat at Kohll’s Rx?
Kohll’s Rx offers Rapid Flu and Strep Throat tests and can prescribe medications accordingly with no doctor’s appointment needed. From the time you get tested to the time that your medications are ready for you to pick-up at the pharmacy drive-thru, it will be as little as 30 to 60 minutes.
Should I wait for my test results?
If you elect to do so, you can wait at our main parking lot (in front of the pharmacy) until your results are texted/called or until your medications are ready for you to pick-up at the pharmacy drive-thru in case your Flu or Strep Throat tests come back as POSITIVE.
The entire process from the time you get tested to the time your medications are ready for you at the pharmacy drive-thru can take as little as 30 to 60 minutes.
What do my test results mean?
For Flu:
Positive test results – Influenza A or B antigen is detected; does not rule out co-infection with other pathogens.
Negative test results – No influenza A or B detected. Negative results are presumptive and do not preclude influenza viral infection.
For Strep Throat:
Positive test results – Strep antigen is detected; does not rule out co-infection with other pathogens.
Negative test results – No strep detected. Negative results are presumptive and do not preclude strep bacterial infection.
Will my insurance pay for this test?
No, the insurance will not pay for the test, but if you need treatment based on your results, your insurance can cover the medications costs.
How much does the test cost?
$85 will be due prior to specimen collection.
For in-person payments, cash is preferred.
