The Sofia Strep A+ Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA) uses advanced immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology to detect Group A Streptococcal antigens from throat swabs of symptomatic patients.
Includes: (25) Individually Packaged Cassettes, (25) Reagent Tubes, (25) Reagent Solution, (25) Sterile Rayon Throat Swabs, (25) Fixed Volume Pipettes, Positive Control Swab, Negative Control Swab, Printer Paper, Package Insert, Quick Reference Instructions.
Fast time to results for truly rapid strep testing Clean, easy to use and dispose of Collects and dispenses correct amount of sample needed for testing Eliminates the subjectivity of a visual result Ready to use with Sofia or Sofia 2, no need for additional equipment- Results in 5 minutes.
- Self-contained test cassette.
- Fixed-volume pipette.
- Objective result.
- Eliminates the subjectivity of a visual result.
- All components included in kit.
- Ready to use with Sofia or Sofia 2, no need for additional equipment.
- Room temperature storage.
- No refrigerator space needed.
- No need to wait for reagents to warm up.
- Rapid strep tests can be run immediately as needed.
Product Specifications
| Sample type: | Throat swab |
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| Time to results: | 5 minutes |
| Kit storage conditions: | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C / 59°F to 86°F) |
| Controls: | Positive and negative |
| Sensitivity: | 93.7% |
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| Specificity: | 94.4% |
| Shelf life: | 24 months |
| CLIA Waived: | Yes |