This at-home screening kit uses a throat swab to check group A streptococcal antigen. The swab tests for group A streptococcal antigen. Symptoms and examination remain important because a home result alone does not assess severity or complications. The result is intended to help you decide whether further clinical advice is needed; it is not a diagnosis on its own.

For people with a sore throat and symptoms such as fever or swollen tonsils who want a rapid strep A check. It is intended for people with a sore throat and features such as fever, swollen tonsils or tender neck glands. Group A strep is one possible cause, while many sore throats are viral. A clinician can advise if your symptoms are persistent, severe or outside the purpose of this home screen.

The manufacturer lists R1 solution (dropper vial with blue cap), R2 solution (dropper vial with green cap), Test cassette, Tongue depressor, Sterile swab, Plastic test tube with dropper head, and Instructions. Check the actual pack contents and expiry date before starting. You will need a timer and may need other materials as stated in the enclosed leaflet; components and packaging should be checked against that leaflet.

Read the enclosed instructions before opening the device. Take a throat swab as directed, using the tongue depressor if needed. Mix it with the R1 and R2 solutions in the supplied tube as instructed, apply to the cassette and read after 5 minutes. Use only the sample type and amounts specified for this particular kit, keep the work area clean and do not reuse any single-use component. The step-by-step product tab summarises the process.

Newfoundland states results in about 5 minutes. Start timing when the sample is applied or the device is activated, as the leaflet directs. Read only in the stated window: interpreting too soon or after the cut-off may give a misleading result. Check the control or validity guide first.

Read the cassette at 5 minutes, checking for a valid control line and the manufacturer’s positive/negative line guide. A positive result should be discussed with a clinician to determine whether antibiotics are appropriate. A negative result does not exclude every cause of sore throat. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, inability to swallow fluids, dehydration or rapidly worsening symptoms. Follow the leaflet’s exact result illustration, as positive and negative patterns are not the same for every self-test.

The product is advertised as over 97% for its intended use. This does not mean every individual result is certain: sample collection, timing, storage, expiry and how early a condition is tested can all affect performance. Follow the enclosed instructions and seek professional assessment when symptoms or risk remain.

A negative home result does not rule out every cause of your symptoms or concern. If the kit’s required control is absent, the colour comparison is unclear or the test was read outside its window, do not rely on it: repeat with a new kit as directed. Ask a clinician about ongoing symptoms or an unexpected result.

A positive result suggests group A strep antigen is present, but a clinician should assess symptoms and decide whether treatment is needed. Antibiotics should not be started solely from a home result. Seek urgent help if swallowing or breathing is difficult, dehydration develops or illness worsens rapidly.

No. Sore throats may be caused by viruses, other bacteria or non-infectious conditions, and sample quality matters. A negative result does not explain persistent or severe symptoms. Contact a clinician if a high fever, rash or worsening pain develops.