Vaginitis is an irritation of the vulva or vagina. It is very common. Many women think any irritation of the vagina or vulva is caused by a yeast infection. Yeast infection is one cause of vaginitis.
The ARIESÂ® Group A Strep Assay is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Î²-hemolytic Streptococcus) in throat swab specimens from patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis.
Also known as: Flu Test; Rapid Flu Test; Influenza Antigen Test; H1N1; Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test; RIDT; Flu PCR. Formal name: Influenza Rapid Antigen Test; Influenza Type A and B Antigen Detection; Influenza A and B Culture; Influenza Type A H1N1; PCR for Influenza Virus. Related tests: Strep Throat Test; Blood Culture; Pertussis Tests; RSV Testing.