Binax launches rapid streptococcus A test:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Binax has launched a rapid, throat-swab test for Streptococcus pyrogenes group A. The six-minute test has 88% agreement with culture and is available in packs of 25 kits. Binax already markets a six-minute strep ELISA, which it plans to continue marketing for the time being.