- A rapid diagnostic tool designed for healthcare professionals to detect Group A Streptococcal antigen
Uses
- Detects Group A Strep:
- Identifies antigens directly from patient throat swab specimens
- Culture Confirmation:
- Verifies beta-hemolytic colonies recovered from blood agar plates
- Point-of-Care Diagnosis:
- Aids in the rapid diagnosis of acute upper respiratory tract infections
Features
- Rapid Diagnostic Windows:
- Delivers highly accurate results within 5 minutes
- Two-Reagent Extraction Process:
- Employs a simple workflow using only two reagents
- Visual Status Indicators:
- Features a built-in "Test Complete" indicator
- Two-Color Readout:
- Displays a clear plus (+) or minus (-) endpoint for easy interpretation
- Comprehensive Kit Package:
- Includes 25 tests, swabs, and extraction components per kit
- Quality Controls Included:
- Contains both positive and negative external liquid controls
- Room Temperature Storage:
- Requires no refrigeration, preserving precious lab refrigerator space
Benefits
- Test and Treat Instantly:
- Enables immediate prescription decisions during a single patient office visit
- High Clinical Accuracy:
- Offers 98% overall accuracy, with 95% sensitivity and 98% specificity
- Minimized Operator Error:
- Requires minimal training due to a pictorial procedure guide and few manual steps
- High Diagnostic Confidence:
- Verifies strip functional integrity via integrated internal controls
- Prevents Serious Complications:
- Fast turnaround helps prevent severe downstream conditions like rheumatic fever
