The STREP A OIA MAX test delivers excellent sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of Group A Strep with a simple, easy-to-use test that provides results in 5 minutes.

This combination of performance, speed, and ease-of-use enables you to deliver improved patient care while reducing overall costs for diagnosing and treating patients with pharyngitis. The clinical papers supporting MAX are compelling.

Easy to Use

• Results are available in 5 minutes, allowing the physician to make a treatment decision during an initial visit
• Simple test procedure
• No additional equipment required

Further Benefits of the STREP A OIA MAX Test

• Reduce cost by eliminating unnecessary ancillary diagnostics
• Allow physician to prescribe appropriate antiviral medication
• Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics
• Increase reimbursement

Data

Clinical Studies - The only rapid Strep A test that detects more true positives than agar culture. See the STREP A OIA MAX Package Insert.

About Group A Streptococcus

Group A streptococcus (GAS), the bacteria that causes "strep throat," is the most frequent bacterial cause of pharyngitis.

A severe potential sequelae of group A strep infection is acute rheumatic fever (ARF). In an effort to reduce the incidence of ARF, it is important to accurately diagnose GAS infection and treat appropriately with antibiotics. Empirical treatment often leads to inappropriate use of antibiotics.

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