Validation of the GenePOC Strep A, C/G Assay for Detecting Group A, C and G β-hemolytic Streptococcus From Throat Swabs.

Prospective Study for Clinical Validation of the Molecular-Based GenePOC Strep A, C/G Assay for the Detection and Identification of Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus (Streptococcus Pyogenes) and Pyogenic Group C and G β-hemolytic Streptococcus (Streptococcus Dysgalactiae Subsp. Equisimilis) Nucleic Acids From Throat Swab Samples Obtained From Patients With Signs and Symptoms of Pharyngitis.

The primary purpose of this clinical investigation is to establish the performance of the GenePOC Strep A, C/G assay on the revogene. This will be achieved by comparing the test to a conventional method for detection of Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus (GAS) and pyogenic Group C and G β-hemolytic Streptococcus (GCS/GGS) in throat swab samples.

The GenePOC Strep A, C/G assay will be performed using the revogene™ instrument. The revogene instrument, used in conjunction with appropriate reagents, is capable of automated cell lysis, dilution of nucleic acids from multiple sample types as well as automated amplification and detection of target nucleic acid sequences.

A dual swab sample is collected when ICF is signed by patient. One of the swab will be tested on the revogene™, and the second swab will be tested with standard microbiology method at a Reference Center.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Samples from patients suspected of having signs and symptoms of a pharyngitis infection
• Patient that signed the approved Informed Consent Form (if applicable)
• Patient older than 2 years of age
• Only one (1) compliant sample per patient is allowed
• Use of dual swab with either liquid Stuart or liquid Amies transport Medium

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient/sample not meeting inclusion criteria above