Did you know that the gold standard diagnostic test for strep throat still involves growing bacteria on a petri dish?

YES – in 2025, we’re still relying on a method from the 1880s that takes 1-2 days to provide results. Despite rapid strep tests being available, throat cultures are still run about 60% of the time – especially in pediatrics – to confirm negative results or ensure accuracy.

This delay can mean days of uncertainty, unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions “just in case,” or worse, the missed opportunity to treat sick patients.

At SalivIQ, we’ve built a saliva test that delivers highly accurate results up to 100x faster than a petri dish – no throat swabs, no lab delays, and no compromises on accuracy.

Physicians are backing us (several have invested). Patients and parents are already asking for it. The market is ready for it.

Kids shouldn’t have to wait. Providers shouldn’t have to guess. And in 2025, the future of diagnostics isn’t petri dishes – it’s faster, smarter, and it uses saliva.