Rapid Strep A Test

Rapid diagnostic orientation tests (RADTs) for sore throat enable the determination of whether a sore throat is of viral or bacterial origin within a few minutes, using a throat swab collected by a physician or a pharmacist. These tests therefore help determine whether antibiotic treatment is necessary.

This rapid test qualitatively detects Streptococcus antigens from throat swab samples, aiding in the diagnosis of Group A streptococcal infection.

Benefits:

✓ Suitable for testing in pharmacy 

✓Quick test results in 5 minutes

✓Easy visual interpretation

✓Easy to use

✓High accuracy (Sensitivity: 96.1%, Specificity: 97.7%, Precision: 97.2%) rapid antigen 

✓ Oropharyngeal swab (the most suitable for children)

✓ CE compliance according to the new IVDR 2017/746 directive 

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Metzecare Reference	IST-N502
CE Declaration of Conformity & CE Certificate	Available on request
Packaging	20 Tests per box 25 boxes per carton // 500 Tests per carton   9.3kgs/63*37*30cm per carton
Contents of the box	1 x user manual 20 x test cassettes 20 x extraction tubes 20 x sterile swabs 20 x dropper tips 1 x Extraction reagent 1 (red cap) 1 x Extraction reagent 2 (yellow cap) 1 x Positive control (blue cap) 1 x Negative control (green cap)
Clinical data	Clinical sensitivity: 96.1%, Clinical specificity: 97.7%  Accuracy: 97.2%

Instructions for Use:

1. Remove the test cassette from the aluminum pouch. Add 4 drops of Extraction Reagent 1 and 2, mix until the solution turns yellow.
2. Immediately add the swab into the tube, shake vigorously 15 times, then let it rest for 1 minute.
3. Press the swab against the side of the tube to extract the liquid and discard the swab.
4. Attach the dropper tip
5. Add 3 drops to the cassette and start the timer. Read the result at 5 minutes (do not interpret after 10 minutes).