medichem meditrol Strep-A

The meditrol Strep-A rapid test from medichem is used for the qualitative detection of group A streptococcal antigens in throat swab samples in throat swab specimens. It is easy to use and delivers the test the test result after only 5 minutes for the presence of a streptococcal infection. Thanks to early diagnosis, prompt therapy can be initiated, reducing the risk of serious secondary diseases

Important note: For health professionals only.
Thetest may only be performed and interpreted by a physician or a person authorized by a physician. Medical laypersons may use and interpret the test incorrectly.

Product details

• Qualitative determination of Streptococcus A antigens
• Rapid visual immunoassay
• High sensitivity and specificity
• Simple test strip method
• Result after only 5 minutes
• For professional in vitro diagnostic use
• Storage at 2 - 30 °C
• Sample material: throat swab
• Important note: Reagent 1 is toxic if swallowed: contains 1 M NaNO₂

Diagnosing Strep A infections quickly, easily & safely

Thanks to the Streptococcus rapid test, group A patients can be tested quickly and easily for the presence of an infection. The high sensitivity of the test is used to detect positive results and the specificity is used to detect negative results. While conventional detection methods for Strep A infections involve isolating the patient and then identifying the infecting organisms over a 24-48 hour period, the Streptococcus rapid test quickly and reliably identifies an infection present. Early diagnosis and treatment sets an optimal baseline for counteracting the severity of symptoms and associated illnesses such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis and scarlet fever at an early stage.

Scope of delivery

• 1 pack of medichem meditrol Strep-A rapid tests à 20 test cassettes consisting of:
• 1 bottle reagent 1
• 1 bottle reagent 2
• 1 positive control
• 1 reagent holder
• 20 test strips
• 20 extraction tubes
• 20 sterile swabs