The rapid Strep A test is a specific, immunological test, designed to selectively detect Strep A antigens from a sample collected from the throat. Group A streptococcus is the most common cause of acute pharyngitis, but it can also cause skin infections known as scarlet fever, impetigo and erysipelas. in the absence of an early and correct diagnosis, as well as an appropriate treatment, the complications associated with group A streptococcus can cause death.
● Recommended from the first symptoms, such as: sore throat, fever, inflamed tonsils, enlarged lymph nodes, muscle and headache pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or apathy;
● The quick result, obtained in five minutes, allows the immediate start of the antibiotic treatment prescribed by the doctor (culture results become available in 24-48 h);
● Recommended also in the case of asymptomatic patients, to detect the state of carriers.
If you get a positive result, follow the doctor's advice. A negative result requires, in the presence of clinical symptoms, the performance of the culture.
● Recommended from the first symptoms, such as: sore throat, fever, inflamed tonsils, enlarged lymph nodes, muscle and headache pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or apathy;
● The quick result, obtained in five minutes, allows the immediate start of the antibiotic treatment prescribed by the doctor (culture results become available in 24-48 h);
● Recommended also in the case of asymptomatic patients, to detect the state of carriers.
If you get a positive result, follow the doctor's advice. A negative result requires, in the presence of clinical symptoms, the performance of the culture.
- It is fast, the result can be read in 5-10 minutes;
- It has a higher accuracy of >96.4%;
- It can be done at home
Manufacturer: SELF CARE MEDICAL
Brand: STORK
Category: Parapharmaceutical care
Subcategory: Pregnancy tests and infection detection
Type_test: Streptococcus A test
