Rapid Identification of Group A Streptococcal Antigen Directly from Throat Swabs: A Study Using two Commercially Prepared Reagents.

Abstract

Direct identification of group A streptococcal antigens in extracts from 48 throat swabs, before culture, was done using a latex test. The latex method correctly identified 83% (Wellcome) and 91% (Difco) of the swabs containing streptococci as subsequently demonstrated by culture. The technology lends itself to the requirements of small laboratories or dispensaries and to field facilities such as those available to the Rapid Deployment Forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA140495

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth A. Edwards

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerated Testing
  • Antibodies
  • Bacteria
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Research
  • Chemistry
  • Extraction
  • Identification
  • Infection
  • Materials
  • Microorganisms
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Prokaryotes
  • Rapid Deployment
  • Staphylococcus Aureus
  • Streptococcus

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  • Systems Analysis and Design