Self Test Strep A Berkeley Health 1 Test

Self Test Strep A Berkeley Health Disposable Rapid Test

Self-test for the detection of group A ß-haemolytic streptococcus in the throat swab

Group A hemolytic strep throat (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 that resolve on their own without antibiotic treatment, which would be useless. While Strep A throat infections can sometimes go away in a few days without treatment, doctors prescribe antibiotics to prevent related complications that can be serious, such as rheumatic fever or acute glomerulonephritis.

STREP A TEST can be done if there are symptoms such as pain when swallowing, sore throat, red and swollen tonsils, small red spots on the back of the palate, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, headache, nausea or vomiting, especially in children.

How to use

Collect the throat sample using the material provided.

Insert the swab into the plastic tube and add the two diluent solutions.

Mix the solutions and leave the swab in the tube for 2-5 minutes. Remove it and collect as much liquid as possible.

Attach the dropper to the tube and add 1 drop to the sample well. Wait 5 minutes before reading the result.

Technical specifications

Specificity 99%

Accuracy 97.9%

Sensitivity 94.29%

Format

Pack with 1 test.