The QuickVue+ Strep A Test detects group A streptococcal antigen directly from throat swabs and beta-hemolytic colonies on blood agar plates.
Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
Results in 5-10 minutes | Test and treat in the same office visit |
Two reagents | Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training |
Two-color plus/minus result | Popular endpoint for easy to read and interpret strep test results |
Pictorial Procedure Card | Clear and simple illustrations to guide the test procedure |
All components included in kit, including internal controls | 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 |
Product Specifications
| Product Spec Name | Product Spec Data |
|---|---|
Sample type | Throat swab |
Time to results | 5-10 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 included in the kit |
Accuracy* | 98% agreement to SBA culture |
Shelf life | 18 months from date of manufacture |
CLIA complexity | Moderate |
*Refer to Package Insert for additional performance claims.
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Description | Kit Size / Case Size |
|---|---|---|
20122 US | Test Kit | 25/12 |
20122IN XUS | Test Kit | 25/12 |
00354 | Strep A Liquid Control Set | |
20227 | Strep A Swabs (50 swabs) |
Product Documentation
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