Quidel Sofia Strep A+
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Description
The Sofia Strep A+ Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA) uses advanced immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology to detect Group A Streptococcal antigens from throat swabs of symptomatic patients. Fast time to results for truly rapid strep testing
Clean, easy to use and dispose of
Collects and dispenses correct amount of sample needed for testing
Eliminates the subjectivity of a visual result
Ready to use with Sofia or Sofia 2, no need for additional equipment
Features
- Results in 5 minutes
- Self-contained test cassette
- Fixed-volume pipette
- Objective result
- Eliminates the subjectivity of a visual result
- All components included in kit
- Ready to use with Sofia or Sofia 2, no need for additional equipment
- Room temperature storage
- No refrigerator space needed
- No need to wait for reagents to warm up
- Rapid strep tests can be run immediately as needed
Product Specifications and Resources
| Sample type | Throat swab |
| Time to results | 5 minutes |
| Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C / 59°F to 86°F) |
| Controls | Positive and negative |
| Sensitivity | 93.7% |
| Specificity | 94.4% |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
| CLIA complexity | Waived |