QuidelOrtho Corporation
N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE FOR ENHANCED SPECIFICITY OF STREP A IMMUNOASSAY

Abstract:

Methods, compositions and kits for detecting Group A Streptococcus in a biological sample are described. More particularly, the present disclosure provides an immunoassay in which the specificity of detection of Group A Streptococcus is enhanced by addition of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. These methods, compositions and kits are useful in convenient, reliable and early diagnosis of streptococcal infection in a human subject.