Streptococcus A Detection Test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Group A Strep test
Strep A test - rapid test for professional use (healthcare facilities and laboratories).
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What is this test?
The Group A Streptococcus rapid test detects Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes) antigen in a throat swab. It helps in primary care and pediatrics to differentiate streptococcal pharyngitis from viral pharyngitis and to rationally prescribe antibiotics.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 5 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 95.1 %
- Specificity
- 97.8 %
- Accuracy
- 97.1 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Detects | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-UBP84M | Red control line | Throat swab | Dipstick | 25 tests |
| AF-DQMWV4 | Red control line | Throat swab | Cassette | 20 tests |
| AF-8TET9T | Blue control line | Throat swab | Dipstick | 25 tests |
| AF-E2NYHM | Blue control line | Throat swab | Cassette | 20 tests |