Group A streptococcus is one of the most significant human pathogens causing acute Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Impetigo, and Scarlet Fever. It is important to differentiate streptococcal infection from other etiologic agents (e.g., viral, mycoplasmal, or chlamydial) so appropriate therapy may be initiated. careUSTM Strep A Plus is an in vitro rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative that detects of Group A streptococcus antigens directly from throat swab specimens of symptomatic patients. Improved Test Format Easy to interpret test results Confidence at the point of care Safe from potential biohazard material with cassette test format Easy to process sample using extraction tube with filtered tip vivid color lines using cellulose nanobead Accuate results with high sensitivity and specificity Objective results with an RDT Rapid test reader in the field

Test Procedure Method of Sample Collection: Throat swab • Take the sample from both sides of the throat at the tonsilar areas• Avoid the uvula as stimulation may result in gagging 1 Add 4 drops of Reagent B bottle into Reagent A bottle. 2 Insert throat swab into Reagent A vial. Rotate and rub the swab up and down vigorously. 3 Remove the swab while rotating and squeezing the sides of the tube. 4 Snap the filtered tip onto Reagent A vial and mix the remaining solution. 5 Add 3 drops of specimen into the sample well of the device. 6 Read the test result after 5 minutes. Interpretation of Test Results...