SCREEN TEST STREP A
Streptococcus A Rapid Test
REF: SC-0715-20
Immunoassay well on single-phase membrane for the rapid and qualitative determination of group A streptococcal antigens directly from the throat swab, also present in the package the positive and negative control. The Strep A rapid test is a rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of Strep A antigens in throat swab specimens to aid in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal infections. The Strep A rapid test is a rapid test that qualitatively detects the presence of Strep A antigens in throat swab specimens, giving results within 5 minutes. The test uses Lancefield Group A Strep A whole cell specific antibodies to selectively detect Strep A antigens in a throat swab specimen. Streptococcus pyogenes is a gram-positive immobile coco that contains Lancefield group A antigens which can cause serious infections such as pharyngitis, respiratory infection, impetigo, endocarditis, meningitis, puerperal sepsis and arthritis.