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Sofia Strep A FIA
3. Vigorously shake the Bottle 5 times to mix the Solutions. Solution should turn green after the
ampoule is broken.
4. Remove the cap. Holding Bottle vertically, fill the Reagent Tube to the line [approximately 6 drops].
6. Leave the Swab in the Reagent Tube for 1 minute.
7. Vigorously mix the solution again by plunging the Swab 5 times in an up and down
motion in the Tube.
5. Immediately add the patient Swab sample to the Reagent Tube. Vigorously mix the solutions
by plunging the Swab 5 times in an up and down motion in the Tube.
NOTE: Best results are obtained when the specimen is vigorously extracted in the solution.
Fill to Line
Leave for
1 minute.
1
Vigorously
plunge up
and down 5x
Vigorously
plunge up
and down 5x