Molecular / PCR
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Human

Group A Strep

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C L I N I C A L  U S E

Standalone PCR detection of Streptococcus pyogenes for when a strep test alone is wanted rather than a full respiratory panel.

TA R G E T S  D E T E C T E D

Streptococcus pyogenes

S P E C I M E N  R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Specimen type

Throat swab

Minimum volume

1 mL

Container / kit

Universal Transport Medium or Copan ESwab

Patient prep

S TA B I L I T Y  &  T R A N S P O RT

Stability

72 hours

Storage

Ambient