- Provides a complete solution for rapid Strep A testing at the point of care, from the analyzer to the necessary test kits and controls
Purpose:
- Kit is designed for the rapid, qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcus antigen directly from throat swab specimens
- It's a point-of-care (POC) test, allowing healthcare providers to quickly diagnose Strep A infections in settings like doctor's offices, urgent care clinics, and schools
Key Features:
- CLIA-Waived:
- This designation means the test is simple to perform and has a low risk of error, allowing it to be used in many different healthcare settings with a CLIA Certificate of Waiver
- Rapid Results:
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The Sofia 2 system delivers results quickly, often within 5 minutes for positive results and up to 10 minutes for negative results, enabling timely treatment decisions
- Objective and Automated:
- The analyzer provides clear positive, negative, or invalid results, reducing subjectivity
- Flexible Workflow:
- The Sofia 2 can operate in "Walk Away" mode or "Read Now" mode, accommodating different clinic workflows
- Built-in Quality Controls:
- The system includes internal procedural controls and allows for external quality control testing
Contents:
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Leased Sofia 2 Fluorescent Immunoassay Analyzer:
- This is the main instrument (PST-QUI-20299) that reads and interprets the fluorescent immunoassay test cassettes
- Provides objective and automated results
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Sofia 2 Installation Pack:
- Contains:
- QuickStart Guide
- Calibration Cassette
- Addendum for the Sofia 2 Analyzer, essential for setting up and calibrating the instrument
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Sofia Strep A Test Kits:
- These are the actual diagnostic test kits used to detect Strep A from patient samples
- Each kit contains 25 individual tests, meaning you get a total of 75 tests with this starter kit
