QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test

QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test

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.

The Dipstick format allows for an "off-line" extraction while maintaining its simplistic procedure, allowing the test to be granted CLIA-waiver. The two-colored endpoint and accuracy at the low levels of colony count make the QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test one of the most accurate and cost effective tests on the market today.

• Dipstick Strep A Test that is easy to use and produces fast results
• Results in 5 minutes, or less
• Patients can be tested and treated in the same office visit
• Two-color endpoint for easy to read and interpret results
• 92% sensitivity; 98% specificity
• 95% overall agreement
• High sensitivity at low levels of colony count
• All components necessary to perform test are contained in the kit
• Room temperature storage with 24-month shelf life from date of manufacture
• Built-in Positive and Negative controls confirm the test has performed properly
• Positive and Negative external controls provided in the kit
• Individually packaged for convenient single-use testing and disposal
• Two-color result is easy to read and interpret
• Pictorial Procedure Card provides clear and simple illustrations to guide the rapid strep A test procedure
• CLIA Waived
• 50 Tests per kit
• Sold by the kit
• Manufacturer: Quidel
• Manufacturer's Product ID: 20108