STREP A OIA^® MAX

The Problem - Group A Streptococcus

• Group A streptococcus (GAS), the bacteria that causes "strep throat," is the most frequent bacterial cause of pharyngitis.¹
• A severe potential sequelae of group A strep infection is acute rheumatic fever (ARF).
• In an effort to reduce the incidence of ARF, it is important to accurately diagnose GAS infection and treat appropriately with antibiotics.
• Empirical treatment often leads to inappropriate use of antibiotics.

The Solution -
STREP A OIA^® MAX

• The only rapid Strep A test that detects more true positives than agar culture.¹
• Results are available in 5 minutes, allowing the physician to make a treatment decision during an initial visit.
• Helps decrease the spread of infection.
• Helps reduce risk of complications.
• Patient and family may return to normal activities sooner.
• Helps avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics.
• May reduce repeat office visits.

Proven OIA Sensitivity, now with:

• Fewer Steps.
• Results in 5 minutes.

¹BioStar STREP A OIA MAX Package Insert.
^*The specimen was positive by either of two culture methods,
enhanced broth or sheep blood agar.