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RT-PCR for diagnosing strep throat using throat samples
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One-step reagent setup & a 3-step sample prep
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Results in less than 70 minutes
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Sensitivity: 95.7% (Strep Groups C and G)
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Specificity: 98.3% (Strep Groups C and G)
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Comes with 98 tests per kit
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Shelf Life: 24 months .
The Quidel Lyra Direct Strep Assay is a real-time accurate PCR used to qualitatively detect:
- Group A ß-hemolytic Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)
- Pyogenic Group C and G ß-hemolytic Streptococcus (Streptococcus dysgalactiae, Streptococcus equi, Streptococcus canis)
Medical Use: Helps diagnose and pinpoint the cause of “strep throat” or Streptococcal pharyngitis, a common bacterial infection in children. It uses throat swab specimens collected from symptomatic patients.
One-Step Reagent Setup: Simply add the rehydration solution to the lyophilized Master Mix
For Use With: Applied Biosystems 7500 series of instruments
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.