Clearview Strep A Exact uses rapid technology to provide
direct detection of Group A Streptococcal antigen from throat
swabs.
Clearly different
Clearview Strep A Exact uses a patented, innovative technology
to provide highly sensitive and specific results for Group A
Strep.
- Fast: five-step test provides
positive results in as little as 1 minute
- Easy: CLIA-waived dipstick;
easy-to-use test requires no training
- Reliable: built-in control ensures
accuracy
- Flexible: test provides results while
the patient waits
Clearly
better
Clearview Strep A Exact provides fast, accurate results for
early diagnosis.
- Shortens the course of the illness
- Reduces the severity of symptoms
- Reduces the spread of bacteria to others
Clearview® Strep A Exact II Dipstick Test
Procedure
Add reagents to tube. Add four drops each of
Reagents 1 and 2.
Add patient sample. Place patient swab into
tube and mix well. Remove swab after one minute.
Place Test Strip into Sample Tube.
Read result in 5 minutes. For full
instructions, see package
insert.
Clearview® Strep A Exact II
Cassette Test Procedure
Add reagents to tube. Add four drops each of
Reagents 1 and 2.
Add patient sample. Place patient swab into
tube and mix well. Remove swab after one minute.
Transfer Sample to Cassette. Insert the sample
tube dropper cap and transfer 3 drops to the Sample Well.
Read result in 5 minutes. For full
instructions, see package
insert.
About Group A Streptococcus
Group A Streptococcus is a major cause of upper respiratory
infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and scarlet fever.
Early diagnosis and treatment of Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis
has been shown to reduce the severity of symptoms and further
complications, such as rheumatic fever and
glomerulonephritis.1
Conventional methods used for the detection of the disease
depend on the isolation and subsequent identification of the
organism.1,2 These methods often require 24-48 hours to
complete. Recent developments of immunologic techniques, which can
detect Group A Streptococcal antigen directly from throat swabs,
allow physicians to diagnose and administer therapy
immediately.3,4
References
- Facklam FR, Carey RB. Streptococci and Aerococci. In: Lennette
EH, Balows A, Hausler WJ, Shadomy HJ, eds. Manual of Clinical
Microbiology, 4th edition. American Society for Microbiology.
1985:154-175.
- Levinson ML, Frank PF. Differentiation of group A from other
beta hemolytic streptococci with bacitracin. J Bacteriol.
1995;69:284-287.
- Edwards EA, Phillips IA, Suiter WC. Diagnosis of group A
streptococcal infections directly from throat secretions. J Clin
Microbiol. 1982;15:481-483.
- Gupta R, Talwar GP, Gupta SK. Rapid antibody capture assay for
detection of group A streptococci using monoclonal antibody and
colloidal gold-monospecific polyvalent antibody conjugate. J
Immunoassay. 1992;13:441-445