5 x GP Professional Group A Strep (GAS) Streptococcus Throat Swab Test Kits
What is Strep A?
Group A Streptococcus (group A strep) is a type of bacterium commonly found on the surface of the skin and inside the throat. It can cause many different infections that range from minor illnesses to very serious and deadly diseases. The most common infections caused by Strep A include:
- Impetigo
- Cellulitis
- Strep Throat
- Tonsillitis
- Ear infection
- Sinusitis
- Scarlet Fever
In rare cases, Strep A can penetrate deeper inside the tissues and organs of the body and become an invasive infection. These infections are much rarer and usually affect certain groups of people, including babies, elderly people, people with diabetes, and people with weak immune systems (for example, because of cancer treatment or HIV). Examples of invasive infections include:
- Pneumonia
- Septicaemia
- Meningitis
How is the infection contracted?
It can be spread in droplets in the coughs or sneezes of someone with an infection, or through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated object.
Why do I need this Test?
Whilst most infections that are caused by Strep A are fairly minor, in some cases antibiotics may be required.
How do I perform the Test?
It is very simple - just use the enclosed cotton swab to obtain a sample from the throat, mix it with the test solutions and then add 3 drops to the test cassette. You will then be able to read the results after 5 minutes. A positive or negative result is indicated by 2 or only 1 line in the test window respectively.
What do I get in this pack?
You will receive everything you need to do 5 tests:
5 x Test Devices
2 x Reagent Solutions
5 x Throat Swabs
5 x Extraction Tubes
1 x Instructions For Use
Test Features:
- Designed solely for use by medical professionals with clear, straightforward instructions
- Provides simple positive or negative results.
- Fully CE approved for professional use
- Results in just 5 minutes
- Tests will have a minimum of 6 months to expiry
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