Strep A Rapid Self Test
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What is Group A ß-haemolytic Streptococcus (Strep A)?:
Group A ß-haemolytic Streptococcus (also known as Streptococcus pyogenes) infection of the throat is one of the most common bacterial causes of acute pharyngitis and is also responsible for some skin infections such as impetigo and erysipelas. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections which clear up on their own without antibiotic treatment, which would be useless. While Strep A throat infections sometimes can go away within a few days without treatment, physicians prescribe antibiotics to prevent related complications that can be serious, such as rheumatic fever or acute glomerulonephritis.
When can a Strep A test be used?:
The Strep A test can be carried out if there are symptoms such as pain when swallowing, sore throat, red and swollen tonsils, small red patches on the back of the palate, swollen lymph nodes, fever, headache, nausea or vomiting, especially in children.
User Procedure:
Collect the pharyngeal sample by using the provided material.
Put the swab into the plastic tube and add the two diluent solutions.
Mix the solutions and let the swab into the tube for 2-5 minutes. Remove it and collect as much liquid as possible.
Apply the dropper to the tube and add 1 drop into the sample well. Wait 5 minutes before reading the result.
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