The ICON DS Strep A—Direct Group A Streptococcus Antigen test strip is a rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcal Antigen directly from throat-swab specimens. 

ICON DS Strep A is a simple, easy-to-use, CLIA-waived dipstick format test.  In as little as 5 minutes, you will have accurate results so you can begin your patient’s treatment immediately and confidently. With outstanding performance, even in low-colony-count samples and simple-to-interpret test results, there is little chance for misdiagnosis, minimizing the chance of rheumatic fever or overprescription of antibiotics.