For use with Sofia 2 and Sofia
The Sofia Influenza A+B Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA) uses advanced immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology to detect influenza A and influenza B viral nucleoprotein antigens.
Sofia 2 with Advance Result Technology (ART) delivers accurate, objective and automated results in as few as three minutes.
Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
CLIA waived for nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal aspirate and wash | Easy to perform testing |
Compatible with RSV Extraction Reagent | A single sample can be used to run both Sofia Influenza A+B and Sofia RSV |
Dual work modes | Adjusts to your volume fluctuations |
Self-contained test cassette | Clean, easy to use and dispose of |
Fixed-volume pipette | Collects and dispenses correct amount of sample needed for testing |
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. Rapid influenza tests can be run immediately as needed |
Product Specifications
| Product Spec Name | Product Spec Data |
|---|---|
Sample type | Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash |
Time to results | Sofia 2: Positive result in as few as 3 minutes, negative result 15 minutes Sofia: 15 minutes |
Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
Controls | Positive and negative |
Nasal Swab Sensitivity* | A: 90%, B: 89% |
Nasopharyngeal Swab Sensitivity* | A: 97%, B: 90% |
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash Sensitivity* | A: 99%, B: 88% |
Nasal Swab Specificity* | A: 95%, B: 96% |
Nasopharyngeal Swab Specificity * | A: 95%, B: 97% |
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash Specificity* | A: 96%, B: 96% |
Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
Transport Media Compatibility | Copan Universal Transport Media, Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution, M4, M4-RT, M5, M6, Modified Liquid Stuarts, Saline, Starplex Multitrans |
CLIA Complexity | Waived |
*Refer to Package Insert for additional performance claims.
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Description | Kit Size / Case Size |
|---|---|---|
20218 US | Test Kit | 25/12 |
20254 XUS | Test Kit | 25/12 |
Product Documentation
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