The QuickVue Influenza A+B Test detects and differentiates influenza type A and type B antigens directly from nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swab specimens. A single sample can be used to run both the QuickVue Influenza A+B Test and QuickVue RSV10 Test.
Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
Dipstick | Easy to use, approx. 30 seconds to 1 minute hands-on time |
Results in 10 minutes | Test and treat in the same office visit |
One reagent | 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 flu 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 influenza A+B tests can be run immediately as needed |
Product Specifications
| Product Spec Name | Product Spec Data |
|---|---|
Sample type | Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab |
Time to results | 10 minutes or less |
Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
Internal controls | Positive and negative included |
External controls | Positive and negative included |
PPA* (versus an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay) | A: 81.5%, B: 80.9% |
NPA* (versus an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay) | A: 97.8%, B: 99.1% |
Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
Transport Media Compatibility | BD Universal Viral Transport Media, Bartels Flextrans Media, Copan Universal Transport Media, Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution, M5 Media, Saline |
CLIA complexity | Waived |
*Refer to Package Insert for additional performance claims.
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Description | Kit Size / Case Size |
|---|---|---|
20183 US | Test Kit | 25/12 |
20183IN XUS | Test Kit | 25/12 |
20103 | Nasal Swab Pack (25 swabs) | |
20226 | Nasopharyngeal Swab Pack (100 swabs) | |
20171 | QuickVue Influenza Nasal Swab Transport Tubes (25 swabs) |
Product Documentation
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How Flu Works
This video takes you on the journey of an influenza virus, how it is contracted, attacks, and ultimately departs from the cell of an infected person.
QuickVue Influenza Tests
Discover how easy it is to use QuickVue Influenza tests through this instructional training video.
