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NEW molecular assay for the detection of Group A Streptococcus Group A Streptococcus is a bacterium commonly found in the human throat which causes acute pharyngitis, or strep throat. Accurate diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis followed by appropriate antibiotic therapy is important for the prevention and control of Group A Strep infections. illumigene® Group A Strep detects Streptococcus pyogenes in throat swab specimens. The test procedure is remarkably simple and highly sensitive. illumigene® Group A Strep is ideal for helping in early diagnosis and proper patient management of this common, sometimes serious disease. |
Product Details
| Meridian Catalogue #: | 280150 |
| Kit Size | 50 Tests |
| Shelf Life from date of manufacture | 18 Months |
| Storage Requirements | 2°-27° C/External Controls 2°-8° C |
| Specimen Type | Throat swab sample (Liquid Amies, without charcoal ; Liquid Stuart) |
| Assay Format | Isothermal DNA amplification |
| CE Marked | Yes |
| Sensitivity | 98.0% |
| Specificity | 97.7% |
| Hazardous | No |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Available Within/Outside USA | Yes |
| Suggested CPT Code | 87651 |
| Results Interpretation |
By illumipro-10™ incubator/reader Negative Positive |
