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The Alere Binaxnow® Strep Pneumonia Test Kit provides accurate, rapid identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae with an easy-to-use technology, aiding physicians in providing rapid, focused therapy.

Features and Benefits

• Helps diagnose both pneumococcal pneumonia and pneumococcal meningitis in conjunction with culture and other methods.
• Easy to manage and train, minimizes operator error.
• Results available in 15 minutes or less.
• Room temperature storage.

Materials Included

• (22) Test Cards
• (1) Bottle of Reagent A
• (24) Speciman Swabs
• (1) Positive Control Swab
• (1) Negative Control Swab
• Procedure Card

CPT Code

• 87899 - Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical observation. Average reimbursement: $16.44

Technical Specifications

• Sample Type: Urine, CSF
• Performance Data
  • Urine Sensitivity/Specificity: – 86% / 94%
  • CSF Sensitivity/Specificity: – 97% / 99%