Streptococcus Group A Antigen detection
Test Information
Preparation requirements and diagnostic clinical parameters.
Parameters
1 Parameter- 1 diagnostic parameter
- Automated calibrated clinical analyzer
Fasting & Prep
No Fasting- No strict fasting required
- Plain drinking water intake permitted
Specimen
Swab / Smear- Matrix: Swab / Smear
- Prep: Swab should be collected by a medical officer or by a experienced technician. β’ Use a cotton or Dacron swab. β’ Use a tongue blade and an adequate light source to ensure proper visualization. β’ Examine the inside of mouth. Look for inflammation, exudates, pus or presence of any membrane. β’ Depress the tongue. β’ Swab the inflamed area of the throat, pharynx or tonsils with a sterile swab taking care to collect the pus or piece of membrane. β’ Take care not to touch the buccal mucosa or tongue (prevent contamination with saliva). β’ Transport in sterile transport tube at ambient temperature.
Turnaround
After 6 hrs- Report in MonβSat After 6 hrs
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1 parameter across 1 body system
Advanced Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Profile
Clinical laboratory investigation processed on automated diagnostic analyzers.