A sore throat is the most common reason for GP attendance in the UK, with over 4 million appointments per year. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment can have a significant impact on cross-contamination and antimicrobial resistance.
The Sofia Strep A assay is ideal for a primary care setting; allowing the clinician to make a rapid decision within one appointment based on highly accurate, objective results.
These results could have the potential to reduce repeat appointments, reduce unnecessary prescriptions and cross-contamination.