{"product_id":"strep-a-self-test-throat-swab","title":"Strep A Self-Test (throat swab)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tap “Notify me” and we will email you as soon as the test is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA self-test for Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) from a throat swab you take yourself. In 5 minutes it shows whether a sore throat may be caused by Strep A bacteria, so you know whether to see a doctor promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost sore throats are caused by viruses and do not need antibiotics. Group A Streptococcus is the most common bacterial cause of throat infection (pharyngitis, tonsillitis) and is treated by a doctor with antibiotics. The two are hard to tell apart by symptoms, and a throat culture takes 24–48 hours or longer. Typical signs of Strep A: a sudden sore throat and pain when swallowing, fever, red and swollen tonsils (sometimes with white patches), swollen neck glands and, in children, tummy ache, nausea or vomiting. A cough, runny nose or hoarse voice point more often to a virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: 97.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResult in 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample: self-collected throat swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 2–30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest cassette (in foil pouch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer 1 (ampoule, 0.24 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer 2 (tube, 0.16 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a positive result mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo lines (C and T) mean that Strep A antigen was detected. Contact your doctor, who will decide on treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe result is negative but my throat still hurts. What now?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cause is more likely a virus. If symptoms persist or get worse, see a doctor. The test can be repeated after 1–2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I take the swab?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStand in front of a mirror, tilt your head back slightly and press your tongue down with a spoon. Rub the swab over one or both tonsils or the back of the throat without touching the tongue, cheeks or teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapid tests are intended for preliminary screening and do not replace a doctor’s consultation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Testera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662867808593,"sku":"TT.STREPA.ST.1","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8637\/2433\/files\/testera-strep-a-self-test-throat-swab.jpg?v=1793859792","url":"https:\/\/testera.eu\/products\/strep-a-self-test-throat-swab","provider":"Testera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}