| FirstVue Strep A test is intended for the rapid detection of Group A Streptococcal antigen directly from throat swabs and beta-hemolytic colonies recovered from culture. This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal infection.
To perform the test, a throat swab specimen is collected. Antigen is extracted from the swab specimen with Reagents A and B. The extracted sample is added to the Test Cassette.
If the sample contains Strep A antigen, a pink vertical line (|) forms in the Read Result Window. This pink vertical line, together with the pre-printed blue horizontal line (–), forms a plus sign (+) to indicate a positive result. If Strep A is not present in the sample, the Read Result Window shows only the pre-printed blue horizontal line, forming a minus sign (–) to indicate a negative result. |
