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Description

The Rapid Response® Strep A Rapid Test Device is a rapid test for the presumptive detection of Group A Streptococcus antigens in human throat swab specimens. This kit is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Strep A infection directly from throat swabs to help diagnose and administer therapy immediately.

  • Rapid test for detecting Strep A infection.
  • Controls included in kit.
  • Includes all materials needed to perform the test.
  • Comes with a sturdy, plastic tube stand for mess-free workspace.
  • Read results in 5 minutes.
  • No specialized training or equipment required.
  • Uses easy-to-collect throat swab specimens.
  • No cross-reactivity with 53 common respiratory tract organisms.
  • For point-of-care in vitro diagnostic use only.
Infectious Diseases
Strep A Rapid Test Device (Test Cassettes with Controls)
STR-15CTC20
20 Tests/Kit
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Product Code: STR-15CTC20
Sample: Throat Swab
Format: Cassette
Quantity: 20 Tests/Kit
Sensitivity: 97.4%
Specificity: 99.4%
Accuracy: 98.5%
Time to result: 5 minutes
Storage Condition: 2-30°C/36-86°F
Test Principle: Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Contents
  • 20 Individually packed test devices
  • 1 Bottle of Reagent 1
  • 1 Bottle of Reagent 2
  • 20 Sterilized swabs
  • 20 Nozzles with filters
  • 20 Extraction tubes
  • 1 Tube stand
  • 1 Positive control
  • 1 Negative control
  • Package insert
Description

The Rapid Response® Strep A Rapid Test Device is a rapid test for the presumptive detection of Group A Streptococcus antigens in human throat swab specimens. This kit is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Strep A infection directly from throat swabs to help diagnose and administer therapy immediately.

  • Rapid test for detecting Strep A infection.
  • Controls included in kit.
  • Includes all materials needed to perform the test.
  • Comes with a sturdy, plastic tube stand for mess-free workspace.
  • Read results in 5 minutes.
  • No specialized training or equipment required.
  • Uses easy-to-collect throat swab specimens.
  • No cross-reactivity with 53 common respiratory tract organisms.
  • For point-of-care in vitro diagnostic use only.
Resources
References
  1. Facklam RR, Carey RB. Streptococci and Aerococci. In: Lennette EH, Balows A, Hausler WJ, Shadomy HJ, editors. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. 4th ed. Washington DC: American Society for Microbiology; 1985. 
  2. Levinson ML, Frank PF. Differentiation of group A from other beta hemolytic streptococci with bacitracin. J Bacteriol. 1955 Mar;69(3):284-7. 
  3. Edwards EA, Phillips IA, Suiter WC. Diagnosis of group A streptococcal infections directly from throat secretions. J Clin Microbiol. 1982 Mar; 15(3): 481-3. 
  4. Gupta R, Talwar GP, Gupta SK. Rapid antibody capture assay for detection of group-A streptococci using monoclonal antibody and colloidal gold-monospecific polyvalent antibody conjugate. J Immunoassay. 1992; 13(3): 441-55. 
  5. Ross PW. Throat swabs and swabbing technique. Practitioner. 1971 Dec; 207(242): 791-6. 
  6. Lauer BA, Reller LB, Mirrett S. Effect of atmosphere and duration of incubation on primary isolation of group A streptococci from throat cultures. J Clin Microbiol. 1983 Feb; 17(2): 338-40. 
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