A comparison between the Strep A Rapid Test Device and conventional culture for the diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis

摘要

BackgroundRapid antigen detection tests are frequently used to diagnose pharyngitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes. Because a large number of kits are available commercially, performance characteristics may vary considerably. The present study evaluated one such kit currently in use in Canadian laboratories for which published evaluations are not available.