This recently FDA-cleared rapid test detects Strep A from throat swab specimens. The dipstick test provides results in five minutes with a sensitivity of 97% and specificity of 95%. During clinical studies, it demonstrated the ability to detect a high percentage of rare and low colonization positives. The Acon Strep A Rapid Test offers room temperature storage and a long shelf life. It can help physicians to diagnose and make appropriate treatment decisions in one patient visit. Quicker diagnosis can help reduce Strep A complications and the spread of the infection.
Acon Laboratories
www.aconlabs.com
Keyword: test, strep A