Okay- are the tests you are using rapid strep tests? if so then...1) no- the test can only pick up strep bacteria. The only way to tell the difference is to do a culture and actually grow out the bacteria. 2) the throat can sometimes be so inflamed that any pressure or irritation can cause bleeding. It is normal in a sense. 3) Over my years of practice I have seen many a person have no symptoms of strep, but as a last resort the doc did a rapid strep and it was positive. As for more tests depends on the provider. Hope this helps!

thanks... i will let the patient know that she should go to the doctor.. what i mean by patient is that the student at the school are practice patients and when i did that test i did it 3 different times two in one day and once the next day and all came back positive in a very quick 2-3 minuts. however, the reason that i asked this was my instructor had told me that it may be an std.. unfortunately i think that she was wrong now.. and i may tell her. thanks for the information i appreciate that.