Strep A Rapid Test (throat swab)

For professional use. This test is intended to be performed by, or under the supervision of, a healthcare professional. It is supplied in a single Testera pack.

A rapid test that detects Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) antigen from a throat swab. It helps tell a bacterial throat infection from a viral one. Result in 5 minutes.

Why test?

Group A Streptococcus is a common cause of bacterial throat infection (tonsillitis, pharyngitis) and scarlet fever, especially in children aged 5–15. Typical signs are a sudden, severe sore throat, painful swallowing, fever, swollen tonsils with white patches, swollen neck glands and sometimes a fine, rough rash. A cough and runny nose point more to a viral infection. The test helps identify a bacterial infection that may need antibiotics; treatment is prescribed by a doctor.

Performance

• Accuracy: 97.1%
• Sensitivity: 95.1%
• Specificity: 97.8%

In the box

• Test cassettes
• Extraction tubes and dropper tips
• Sterile swabs
• Extraction reagent 1 (2M NaNO₂)
• Extraction reagent 2 (0.027M citric acid)
• Positive control (non-viable Strep A)
• Negative control (non-viable Strep C)
• Instruction leaflet

Common questions

How is strep throat different from a viral sore throat?
Strep usually starts suddenly with a high fever and severe sore throat without a cough or runny nose. Viral infections more often come with cough and runny nose.

Does a positive result mean antibiotics are needed?
A positive result shows Strep A was detected. A doctor decides on treatment.

What if the result is negative but symptoms are strong?
A negative result does not fully rule out infection. If symptoms do not match, a throat culture is recommended.

For professional use. Rapid tests are for preliminary screening; the diagnosis is made by a doctor.