bioNexia® Strep A plus is a rapid test

for the qualitative detection of group A Streptococcal antigen (GAS) directly from human throat swab specimens

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TEST PROCEDURE

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Clinical Background

Acute sore throat is a symptom often caused by an inflammatory process in the pharynx, tonsils or nasopharynx. Most of these cases are of viral origin and occur as part of the common cold,1 requiring only symptomatic treatment. However, when bacterial pathogens are the cause of pharyngeal infections, antibiotic treatment may be required.

Beta-hemolytic group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a major cause of upper respiratory tract infection, such as tonsillitis or pharyngitis. Rapid, accurate diagnosis of a GAS infection can help physicians to prescribe antibiotic treatment only when necessary, helping to reduce incidence of adverse effects and the spread of bacterial resistance.

Early diagnosis and treatment of group A streptococcal pharyngitis has also been shown to reduce the severity of symptoms and further complications, such as rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.2 ,3

bioNexia® Strep A plus? Aid in the determination of the presence of

group A Streptococcus

Result available in just 5 minutes enabling physicians to make a quick diagnosis and prescribe suitable treatment

Result remains stable for an additional 5 minutes

Convenient test cassette

Easy-to-use, all-inclusive kit

Why choose

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Technical data: Reference: 414 558 (25 tests) Analytical sensitivity: 1x104 org/swab Shelf-life: 24 months from date of manufacturing Storage temperature: +2°C to +30°C Content of the kit

- 25 test cassettes in individually sealed pouches

- 25 sterile swabs - 25 extraction tubes with

dropper caps - 25 sterile tongue depressors - Two reagents: R1 and R2 - Controls: 1 positive, 1 negative - 1 quick user guide - 1 package insert - 1 reagent holder

Dimensions of the kit Length: 220 mm Width: 180 mm Height: 86 mm Weight: 599 g

1. Pelucci, C., Grigoryan, L., Galeone, C. Guideline for the management of acute sore throat. ESCMID Sore Throat Guideline Group. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2012;18:1-27.2. Facklam, R.R. and Carey, R.B., Streptococci and Aerococci, Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 4th ed., Lennette, E.H., Balows, A., Hausler, W.J. and Shadomy, H.J.

editors, American Society for Microbiology; 1985, PP154-175.3. Edwards, E.A., Phillips, I.A., and Suiter, W.C. Diagnosis of group A streptococcal infections directly from throat secretions, J. Clin. Microbiol. 1982;15:481-483.

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