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ID NOW™ STREP A 2

There is no time like ID NOW.

Now the fastest molecular Strep A test without the need for culture confirmation.

The CLIA waived ID NOW™ Strep A 2 test provides molecular results in 6 minutes or less on the unique ID NOW™ platform; allowing you to confidently test, and with a positive result, treat, during the patient’s visit.

Faster than other molecular methods and more accurate1 than conventional rapid tests, ID NOW™ Strep A 2 delivers results within an actionable time frame allowing you to make real-time clinical decisions which impact patient care.

Benefits
  • Early detection - positive results in as few as 2 minutes, with 99% detected within 3 minutes2
  • Negative results in 6 minutes3
  • No culture confirmation of negative results
  • Nearly 90% fewer false negatives than RADTs† 1,3
  • No incubation time or thermocycling required3
  • CLIA waived
  • Allows for the accurate detection of Group A Strep
  • Gives you the confidence to make clinical decisions sooner
  • Facilitates effective patient management
  • Aids targeted antimicrobial therapy and Antimicrobial Stewardship
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  • Highly accurate results in 6 minutes or less
  • Specimen type: Throat swab
  • Simple operation via visual touchscreen
  • Connected results direct to your network

ID NOW™ Strep A 2 vs. Culture2

Sensitivity Specificity
98.5% (95% CI = 95.6%, 99.5%)a 93.4% (95% CI = 91.4%, 94.9%)b


a. Of the 52 samples positive by ID NOW™ Strep A 2 and negative by bacterial culture, 38 were also positive for Group A Strep by a laboratory developed real-time PCR assay and

b. Of the 3 samples negative by ID NOW™ Strep A 2 and positive by bacterial culture, 1 sample was also negative for Group A Strep by a laboratory developed real-time PCR assay.

ID NOW™ System Code
ID NOW™ Instrument NAT-024 (US)
ID NOW™ Strep A 2  24 Test Kit 734-000 (Global & US)
ID NOW™ Strep A 2 Control Swab Kit 734-080 (Global & US)
ID NOW™ Barcode Scanner OPR2001ZWU1201 (Global & US)
Universal Printer 55115 (Global)
IDNOWPRINT, formerly alereiprinter (US)
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  1. Cohen, J.F. et al. Rapid antigen detection test for group A streptococcus in children with pharyngitis (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2016, Issue 7
  2. ID NOW™ Strep A 2 clinical trial data, held on file
  3. ID NOW™ Strep A 2 Package Insert
    †Based on the reported sensitivities of RADTs and ID NOW™ Strep A 2.

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