Strep A Self Test
The Strep A Self-Test is an immunochromatographic test that detects the presence of streptococcus A (strep A) specific antigens, using gold-conjugated antibodies integrated into the reactive strip. It is an immunological test designated to identify group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus using a throat swab. It helps to understand quickly if a sore throat is caused by streptococcus A (strep A) bacteria in pharyngeal infections or by other microorganism that do not require treatment with antibiotics.
Group A ß-hemolytic streptococcus (also known as streptococcus pyogenes) is a Gram-positive bacterium that causes a variety of pathological conditions and complications, including pharyngitis (throat infections), skin infections (such as impetigo and erysipelas), acute glomerulonephritis, sepsis and rheumatic heart disease. Pharyngitis is commonly caused by viral infections and less often by bacterial infections, which require treatment with antibiotics.
The Strep A Self-Test can be carried out if there are symptoms such as pain when swallowing, sore throat, red and swollen tonsils (sometimes with white spots or pus), small red patches on the back of the palate (soft or hard), swollen lymph nodes, fever, headache, nausea or vomiting, especially in children.
Early diagnosis and treatment of group A streptococcal pharyngitis infections will reduce the severity of symptoms and further complications such as rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis. The Strep A self-test facilitates an early diagnosis on appearance of the first symptoms.
Accuracy: 97.9%
Certifications: CE self-test | MHRA
Kit size: 1 Test
Results: 5 mins
Test type: Throat swab
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