Rapid immunoassay for the detection of Group A Streptococci
Direct and qualitative detection of Group A streptococci antigen from throat swab specimens.
The beta-hemolytic Group A streptococci (GAS) are the major cause a streptococcal infections in human beings.
GAS cause a wide spectrum of infections, such as tonsilitis, pharyngitis, scarlet fever and skin inflammation.
About 15 million children between the age of 5 and 15 are suffering from rheumatic heart disease, a serious post infection complication of GAS.
Approximately 1 million new cases are registrated every year, which underlines the importance of rapid and reliable detection of streptococci!
(Ref: Prof. Dr. G.S. Chhatwal, GBF Braunschweig)
easy: immunochromatographic
rapid: result in 10 minutes
sensitive: 5 x 105 CFU/ml
reliable: sensitivity: > 99%*
*comparison study (with cell culture) in General hospital of Wr. Neustadt by Dr.
Robert Bruckner (2004-2006)
intermediate results
Contents:
20 test strips
extraction buffers A and B
20 sample tubes and
20 sterile swabs
REF: 490214S-20-E