A streptococci

• The Group A Streptococci (GAS) are the major cause of streptococcal infections in humans, causing many infections, such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, scarlet fever and skin inflammation.
   
• Approx. 1 million new cases are registered annually which underlines the importance of rapid and reliable detection of streptococci.
   
• Rapid immunoassay for the detection of GAS from throat swab specimens.

Testing is very important as fast identification and subsequent treatment of GAS is extremely effective. Post-infection complications of GAS can be very serious; about 15 million children between the ages of 5 and 15 suffer from rheumatic heart disease, and rheumatic fever and, in rare occasions, death can also occur if untreated.

Test features:

• Direct detection of GAS from throat swab specimens
   
• An immunochromatograhic test with rapid results in 10 minutes
   
• Sensitive: 5 x 105 CFU/ml.