QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test (QUI 20108)

- Orders are Non-Cancellable; Item is Non-Returnable
Dipstick Strep A Test, CLIA Waived, 50 test/kit (Continental US Only - including Alaska & Hawaii) (Item is Non-Returnable)

The QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test detects Group A Streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat swab specimens, or confirmation of presumptive Group A Streptococcal colonies recovered from culture and is used as an aid in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal infection.

For the rapid detection of group A Streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat swab specimens. The dipstick format allows for an easy-to-handle, off-line extraction process. Two-color results give clear readability. Offers high sensitivity at low levels of colony count and 95% overall agreement to culture. The kit is stored at room temperature and includes positive and negative controls. CLIA waived.

Features & Benefits:
Feature Benefit
Dipstick Easy to use
Results in 5 minutes Test and treat in the same office visit
Two reagents Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training
Two-color result Easy to read and interpret
Pictorial Procedure Card Clear and simple illustrations to guide the rapid strep A test procedure
All components included in kit Ready to use, no need for additional equipment
Internal controls included Provides verification of test strip functional integrity, increasing confidence in results
External controls included Facilitates internal laboratory quality control
Room temperature storage No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. Rapid strep A tests can be run immediately as needed

Specifications:
Sample type Throat swab
Time to results 5 minutes
Kit storage conditions Room temperature (15C to 30C/59F to 86F)
Internal controls Positive and negative
External controls Positive and negative
Sensitivity* 92%
Specificity* 98%
Overall accuracy* 95%
Shelf life 24 months from date of manufacture
CLIA complexity Waived

Clinical - Laboratory - Lab - Point of Care - Rapid Tests - Immunoassays - Strep - QuickVue+ Strep A
Health Care Professionals