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The Sofia Strep A+ Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA), for Sofia and Sofia 2 analyzers, uses advanced immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology to detect Group A Streptococcal antigens from throat swabs of symptomatic patients.

Features and Benefits

• 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

Materials Included

• (25) Individually Packaged Test Cassettes
• (25) Reagent Tubes
• (25) Reagent Solution Bottles
• (25) Sterile Rayon Throat Swabs
• (25) Fixed Volume Pipettes
• (1) Positive Control Swab
• (1) Negative Control Swab
• (1) Package Insert
• (1) Quick Reference Instructions
• (1) QC Card
• (1) Printer Paper

Technical Specifications

• Sample Type: Throat Swab
• Time to Results: 5 Minutes
• Room Temperature: 15°C to 30°C / 59°F to 86°F
• Controls: Positive and negative
• Sensitivity: 93.7%
• Specificity: 94.4%
• Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture