Streptococcus pyogenes is non-motile gram-positive, which contains the Lancefield Group A antigen that can cause serious infections such as pharyngitis, respiratory infection, impetigo, endocarditis, meningitis, puerperal sepsis, and arthritis. Left untreated, these infections can lead to serious complications, including rheumatic fever and peritonsillar abscess. Traditional identification procedures for Group A Streptococci infection involve the isolation and identification of viable organisms using techniques that require 24 to 48 hours or longer. Specifications Rapid detection of Group A Streptococcus bacterial antigen High sensitivity at low colony count Accurate results directly from throat swab Results in 5 minutes Easy to read control and test lines All materials included in the kit Available in strip and device (cassette) format Kit Contents: 20 Test Cassettes 20 Extraction Tubes 20 Disposable Swabs (Nasal Swabs) 20 Dropper tips 1 Positive Control Swab 1 Negative Control Swab 1 Extraction Reagent 2 1 Workstation Instructions for use