Qualitative test for detection of group A streptococcal antigen in pharyngeal smear
The Cypress Diagnostics STREP A test is an immunochromatographic screening test for the detection of group A streptococcal antigen in a throat swab specimen
beta-hemolytic group A streptococcus is the most common bacterial agent of human upper respiratory tract disease. Most often, streptococcus A causes pharyngitis
the conventional method of identification of group A streptococcus is its inoculation on a blood agar plate.

These methods usually require 18-24 h incubation.

This hesitancy often prompts physicians to prescribe therapy before the etiologic agent is identified. Since the development of immunoassays, the rapid detection of streptococcal A antigen directly in the pharyngeal swab allows for much more successful treatment.

Test kit contains: Each test kit contains everything necessary to perform 20 tests
20 test cassettes with extraction tubes, packed in separate packages
Reagent A : contains sodium hydroxides (5 ml) - Reagent B : contains acid (5 ml) - Reagent C : contains oxidation reagent (5 ml) - 20 sterile sticks for taking a pharyngeal smear
instructions for use Streptococcus A express test (20 tests)