Description
The Sekisui OSOM Strep A Test detects Group A Streptococcus antigen directly from a throat swab in 5 minutes. The two color result is easy to read at a glance, which keeps sore throat visits moving during peak season.
- 5 Minute Results – A fast read supports treat or reassure decisions inside one visit.
- Two Color Read – The color immunochromatographic format gives an objective, easy to read result.
- Published Performance – The manufacturer reports 96 percent sensitivity and 98 percent specificity versus culture.
- QC Inside – Each kit carries 2 additional test sticks for external quality control at no extra charge.
About This Rapid Strep A Antigen Test
Sore throat is one of the most common visit reasons in primary and urgent care, and culture confirmation takes days that patients spend waiting. This cassette gives the visit a same day answer on Group A Streptococcus, the bacterial cause that changes antibiotic decisions.
The manufacturer reports sensitivity of 96 percent and specificity of 98 percent versus culture. Extra sticks in every kit cover external quality control, so QC events never consume billable patient tests.
Features and Benefits
Visit Workflow
- Rapid Turnaround – Results in 5 minutes fit the standard sore throat workup without extending the visit.
- Throat Swab Sample – The test runs directly from the throat swab specimen collected during the exam.
Result Quality
- Two Color Format – The two color development is designed to be read unambiguously by any trained operator.
- Culture Compared Data – Published performance versus culture gives medical directors a concrete basis for protocol sign off.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Sekisui Diagnostics
- Test Type: Color immunochromatographic antigen test
- Target: Group A Streptococcus antigen
- Specimen: Throat swab
- Time to Result: 5 minutes
- Sensitivity and Specificity: 96 percent and 98 percent versus culture, manufacturer stated
- CPT Code: 87880QW
- Quantity Per Kit: 50 tests plus 2 extra sticks for external QC
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Why Choose This Strep A Test for Sore Throat Visits
Strep testing earns its place when the result arrives before the patient leaves and the read is never in doubt. This kit pairs a 5 minute turnaround with a two color format and culture compared performance figures, so clinicians can act with confidence.
- Same Visit Treatment Calls – A 5 minute result is the difference between treating today and calling back in two days, the outcome patients remember.
- Unambiguous Reads – The two color format reduces borderline arguments at the bench during busy clinics.
- Published Culture Comparison – Sensitivity and specificity versus culture are stated by the manufacturer, a differentiator over kits without published comparisons.
- QC Sticks Included – Two extra sticks per kit keep external QC separate from patient testing stock.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the result?
The test develops a readable result in 5 minutes. That fits inside a standard sore throat visit.
What sample does the test need?
The test runs on a throat swab specimen collected during the examination. No separate transport media step is part of the waived procedure.
How accurate is the test compared with culture?
The manufacturer reports 96 percent sensitivity and 98 percent specificity versus culture. Negative results in waived settings are commonly backed up per site protocol.
How many tests are in one kit?
Each kit holds 50 tests plus 2 additional sticks for external quality control. The larger count suits high volume urgent care and clinic sites.
Does the kit include control materials?
The kit includes 2 additional test sticks for external QC under the QC Inside program. Sites follow the package insert for their full control schedule.
