Group B Streptococcus test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Group B Streptococcus test
Streptococcus B detection test – rapid test for professional use (healthcare facilities and laboratories).
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What is this test?
The Group B Streptococcus rapid test detects Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae, GBS) antigen in vaginal and rectal swabs. It is used in prenatal care and delivery wards as an aid in deciding on intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to protect the newborn.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 10 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 95.2 %
- Specificity
- 97.8 %
- Accuracy
- 97.2 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-J9UP3R | Swab | Dipstick | 25 tests |
| AF-MRT2K8 | Swab | Cassette | 20 tests |