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.
Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
Results in 5 minutes | Fast time to results for truly rapid strep testing |
Self-contained test cassette | Clean, easy to use and dispose of |
Fixed-volume pipette | Collects and dispenses correct amount of sample needed for testing |
Objective result | Eliminates the subjectivity of a visual result |
All components included in kit | Ready to use with Sofia, 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
| Product Spec Name | Product Spec Data |
|---|---|
Sample type | Throat swab |
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* | 90.6% |
Specificity* | 96.1% |
Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
CLIA complexity | Moderate |
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Description | Kit Size / Case Size |
|---|---|---|
20253 US | Test Kit | 25/15 |
20231 XUS | Test Kit | 25/12 |
Product Documentation
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