Preview Rapid Strep A Test Method Comparison Study

Preview Rapid Strep A Test Method Comparison Study

This study is designed to determine the accuracy of the Preview Rapid Strep A Test compared to a laboratory reference method for Group A Streptococcal infection and to determine the precision of the Preview Rapid Strep A test.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Any patient presenting with symptoms of pharyngitis

  • Fever
  • Sore throat
  • Swollen lymph nodes in neck
  • Redness of throat/tonsils
  • White/yellow patches on tonsils
  • Not currently on antibiotics

• ≥3 years or older

• Ability to read, understand and sign a consent form, in English, or for parent(s) to sign an assent form providing permission to include children under the age of 18.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently taking antibiotics
• Previously enrolled in this study