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87430 Strep a ag ia

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Strep A antigen, Group A Strep antigen, Strep throat test

Detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus) antigens from throat or other specimens using immunoassay methodology.

Clinical Context

Rapid detection of Group A Streptococcus for diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Allows rapid treatment initiation and infection control measures.

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Specialties

pathologymicrobiologyclinical laboratory

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