Description
A simple, fast, and accurate at-home for use test for Strep A.
Group A streptococcus is a common cause of sore throat and can lead to scarlet fever. In rare cases it can lead to a severe condition known as invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS).
Early diagnosis and treatment of Strep A infections can reduce the severity of symptoms and futher complications such as rheumatic fever.
Strep A symptoms are similar to other infections, so having a quick at home test can help you better understand whether you should seek medical treatment.
Includes:
- 1 Individual sealed pouch, each containing:
-Test Device
-Desiccant Pouch - 1 Extraction Tube
- 1 Sterile Throat Swab.
- Buffer A and B
- Leaflet with Instructions For Use.
How to Use
1. Add 4 drops of buffer A and 4 drops of buffer B respectively into the extraction tube and fully mix. The color of mixed liquid should become yellow.
2. Place the specimen extraction swab into the tube. Swirl the swab for ten times. Leave the swab in the tube for one minute. Then remove the swab while squeezing the swab head against the inside of the extraction tube as you remove it to expunge as much liquid as possible from the swab. Discard the swab.
3. Cap the tube and mix contents by gently swirling. The extraction specimen must be tested immediately.
4. Remove the test cassette from its sealed pouch by tearing at the notch and place it on a clean, dry, level surface. Add 3 drops of mixed liquid specimen from the extraction tube to the sample well (with an arrow mark) of the test cassette by inverting and squeezing the tube as show.
5. Wait for 10 minutes and read the results. Do not read results after 15 minutes.
Warnings
Not to be used in cases of severe illness as may delay seeking treatment. Test is not diagnostic of Strep A. Poor sampling of the throat can lead to false negative or false positive results.
See intructions for further information
