Strep A Rapid Test Kit Throat Sample Test Cassettes, CLIA Waived 25/ Box

Strep A Rapid Test Kit Throat Sample Test Cassettes are used for the quick diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes infection, commonly known as strep throat. By analyzing a throat swab sample, these test kits provide rapid results, typically within minutes, allowing for prompt medical intervention and treatment. This point-of-care test is widely used in clinics and doctor's offices to reduce the risk of complications and prevent the spread of infection. Early detection enables timely administration of antibiotics, improving patient outcomes and managing symptoms effectively.

The McKesson Strep A Rapid Test Kit is a quick and reliable diagnostic tool designed for the qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcal antigen directly from throat swab specimens. This test kit is an essential resource for clinicians to promptly diagnose strep throat, enabling timely medical decisions and appropriate treatment. The kit comes in a box containing 25 individual test cassettes, providing healthcare professionals with an efficient solution to testing in both clinical and point-of-care settings.

Details and Features:

• Ease of Use: The test cassettes offer a simple, straightforward procedure that requires minimal training, facilitating quick adoption in various healthcare environments.
  
• Rapid Results: Delivers results within minutes, allowing practitioners to promptly determine the presence of Group A strep antigens and decide on the appropriate course of action for patient care.
  
• Accuracy and Reliability: Designed to offer high sensitivity and specificity, reducing the likelihood of false negatives or positives, which enhances clinical decision-making.
  
• Complete Kit: Each box contains everything needed to perform 25 tests, including test cassettes, reagents, sterile throat swabs, and instructions for use, ensuring seamless operation without the need for additional equipment.
  
• Compact and Portable: The compact design is ideal for a variety of settings including doctor's offices, clinics, and emergency care facilities, accommodating the need for on-the-spot testing.
  
• Quality Assurance: Manufactured by McKesson, a trusted name in medical supplies, ensuring adherence to rigorous standards for quality and reliability.

Specifications:

• Easy-to-use flip step eliminates need for pipetting
  
• Fast, accurate detection of Group A Strep with walk-away convenience
  
• Single use extraction reagent capsules; no counting reagent drops – less steps for greater accuracy
  
• Color-coded control and test lines on the cassette for easy positive/negative identification
  
• Rapid results in 5 minutes
  
• Features a 96.2% level of sensitivity and 98.7% specificity
  
• CLIA-Waived
  
• For professional and laboratory use only
  
• For in vitro diagnostic use only
  
• For single use only

Utilizing the McKesson Strep A Rapid Test Kit allows healthcare providers to efficiently and effectively screen for strep throat, improving the overall speed and accuracy of diagnosis, and enhancing patient satisfaction through prompt treatment options.