Accurate Saliva Strep Test Using Next-Generation PCR Technology

SalivIQ Diagnostics is transforming the diagnosis of strep throat infection with SalivIQ™ Strep A — the only saliva-based molecular diagnostic test designed to deliver rapid and highly reliable results at the point of care. Traditional rapid strep tests have been used for over 40 years but are widely known for their low sensitivity and high false-negative rates. As a result, millions of patients with pharyngitis are either misdiagnosed or unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics. In fact, although only 25% of sore throat cases require antibiotics, nearly 50% of patients receive them due to inaccurate testing methods. SalivIQ™ Strep A solves this problem through non-invasive strep detection using saliva instead of painful throat swabs. Powered by next-generation quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology, the test accurately detects Group A Streptococcus bacteria directly from saliva samples in as little as 22 minutes.