Strep A Rapid Test

Description

Product information

The Strep A Rapid Test a lateral flow, qualitative immunochromatographic rapid test for the detection of Streptococcus Group A antigen from throat swabs specimens.

Advantages of Strep A test

• Easy to perform
• No complex sample collection needed
• Accurate test result

General information

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. If left untreated, these infections can lead to serious complications, including rheumatic fever and peritonsillar abscess. Traditional procedures for identifying Group A Streptococcal infection include the isolation and identification of viable organisms using techniques that require 24 to 48 hours or more.