Product Overview
| Background | Influenza is caused by a virus that attacks mainly the upper respiratory tract ? the nose, throat and bronchi and rarely also the lungs. The infection usually lasts for about a week. It is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, myalgia, headache and severe malaise, non-productive cough, sore throat, and rhinitis. Most people recover within one to two weeks without requiring any medical treatment. In the very young, the elderly and people suffering from medical conditions such as lung diseases, diabetes, cancer, kidney or heart problems, influenza poses a serious risk. In these people, the infection may lead to severe complications of underlying diseases, pneumonia and death. The currently circulating influenza viruses that cause human disease are divided into two groups: A and B. Influenza A has 2 subtypes which are important for humans: A(H3N2) and A(H1N1), of which the former is currently associated with most deaths. Influenza viruses are defined by 2 different protein components, known as antigens, on the surface of the virus. They are spike-like features called haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) components. Outbreaks and sporadic human infection with swine influenza or avian influenza have been occasionally reported. |
| Description | The Rapid Strep A test kit is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcus antigens in human throat swab specimens to aid in the diagnosis of GAS infection (“strep throatâ€). |
| Source | Human throat swab specimens |
| Size | 20T |
| Components | 1. Card tests (Plastic pipettes included) 2. Diluent A (2M Sodium Nitrite) Toxic 3. Diluent B (0.15M Acetic Acid) 4. Swabs 5. Testing tubes or vials 6. Strep A Control swab 7. Instructions for use |
| Storage | Store at 15-25°C, DO NOT FREEZE or use beyond the expiration date. The shelf life is 24 months. |
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For Research Use Only.