{"product_id":"streptococcus-a-test","title":"Strep A Rapid Test (throat swab)","description":"\u003cp style=\"border:1px solid #c33;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor professional use.\u003c\/strong\u003e This test is intended to be performed by, or under the supervision of, a healthcare professional. It is supplied in a single Testera pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGroup 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: 97.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 95.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecificity: 97.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest cassettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction tubes and dropper tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile swabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction reagent 1 (2M NaNO₂)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction reagent 2 (0.027M citric acid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive control (non-viable Strep A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegative control (non-viable Strep C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is strep throat different from a viral sore throat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a positive result mean antibiotics are needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA positive result shows Strep A was detected. A doctor decides on treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the result is negative but symptoms are strong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA negative result does not fully rule out infection. If symptoms do not match, a throat culture is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor professional use. Rapid tests are for preliminary screening; the diagnosis is made by a doctor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Testera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55332661068113,"sku":"TT.STREPA.1","price":5.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8637\/2433\/files\/testera-strep-a-rapid-test-package.jpg?v=1793029289","url":"https:\/\/testera.eu\/products\/streptococcus-a-test","provider":"Testera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}