Rapid immunochromatographic test for the detection of group A ß-hemolytic Streptococcus in throat swab. IVD for professional use only.
Group A ß-haemolytic streptococcal infection in the throat (also known as Streptococcus pyogenes) is the most common bacterial cause of acute pharyngitis and is also responsible for some skin infections such as impetigo and erysipelas.
Benefit of the test
Easy to use
Rapid support for healthcare personnel, including pediatric personnel
WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?
STREP A RAPID TEST is an immunochromatographic test aimed at monitoring the possible bacterial origin of a pharyngitis.
TECH SPECS
STREP A RAPID TEST is a rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative lateral flow determination of Strep A antigen in a throat swab. In this test, the specific anti-Strep A antigen antibody is adhered to the test area. During testing, the throat swab specimen reacts with anti-Strep A antibody attached to colloidal gold particles.
CONTENT
20 test cassettes
1 R1 solution
1 R2 solution
20 sterile swabs
20 sterile tongue depressors
20 empty plastic tubes with dropper
1 workstation
instructions for use
USE PROCEDURE
Obtain the pharyngeal sample by using the material provided;
Put the swab into the plastic tube and add the two diluent solutions;
Mix the solutions and let the swab into the tube for 2-5 minutes. Remove it and collect as much liquid as possible;
Apply the dropper to the tube and add 1 drop into the sample well. Wait 5 minutes before reading the result.
RESULTS INTERPRETATION
Negative: no Strep A antigens have been detected in the sample or their concentration is below the reference cut-off.