Description
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep, GAS) can produce a spectrum of clinical syndromes in humans that range from superficial infection of the pharyngeal mucosa to invasive infection of deep tissues or the blood stream. This real-time PCR assay targets the gene coding for CsrR protein, which is part of a regulatory system that controls expression of several virulence determinants in Streptococcus pyogenes. The GAS-CsrR PCR is multiplexed with an internal control PCR to detect Streptococcus pyogenes DNA in clinical material whilst controlling both the extraction and amplification procedures.
Also known as
S. pyogenes PCR, Strep pyogenes PCR, group A streptococcus PCR, group A strep PCR
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Additional information
This assay is performed as part of a multiplex with S. aureus.
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
Any sample from a normally sterile site. Respiratory samples. Minimum volume 200 microlitres
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
24 hours
Disease / group
Bacterial infection
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required