Quidel Quickvue In-Line Strep A Test
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Description
The QuickVue In-Line Strep A test detects group A streptococcal antigen directly from a throat swab. The test is an easy one-step process. Results are available in 5 minutes, and are presented in two colors for easy interpreting. The exclusive in-line extraction and rapid procedure allow testing to take place at point of care. Patients can start treatment immediately resulting in better patient care.
The QuickVue has an overall accuracy of 96%. The kit includes external controls so no additional ordering is necessary. The test is CLIA waived.
Features
- Provides verification of test strip functional integrity, increasing confidence in results
- Two-color result
- External controls included
- One reagent
- Facilitates internal laboratory quality control
- Results in 5 minutes
- Room temperature storage
- Internal controls included
- No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. Rapid Strep A 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) |
| Internal controls | Positive and negative |
| External controls | Positive and negative |
| Overall accuracy* | 96% overall agreement to SBA culture |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
| CLIA complexity | Waived |
What's in the Box
| Individually packaged test cassettes (25) | |
| Extraction solution bottles (25) | |
| 4M Sodium Nitrite (0.38 mL), and 0.2M Acetic Acid (0.43 mL) inside glass ampule | |
| Individually packaged sterile rayon-tipped swabs on green shafts (25) | |
| Positive control swab (+) (1) | |
| Negative control swab (–) (1) | |
| Extraction kit (1) | |
| 5 tubes | |
| 5 disposable droppers | |
| Package insert (1) | |
| Procedure card (1) |
