TEST KIT DESCRIPTION
The Clarity Strep A Rapid 'Test Cassette' qualitatively detects Strep A antigens in throat swab samples. This is a rapid test to aid in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal infections.
TEST PRINCIPLE
The Strep A Rapid 'Test Cassette' is a qualitative, sandwich lateral flow immunoassay for the detection of Strep A carbohydrate antigen in a throat swab. Strep A carbohydrate antigen present in the extracted throat swab sample reacts with the antibodies to Strep A that are pre-coupled onto particles. The antigen, antibody, and/or antigen-antibody complex migrate up the membrane and react with the antibodies pre-coated on the membrane in the test line and control regions of the cassette. The presence of a coloured line in the test line region indicates a positive result. To serve as a procedural control, a coloured line will always appear in the control region to show the test has been performed properly.
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