The QuickVue SARS Antigen Test detects SARS-CoV-2 antigens directly from anterior nares swab specimens. The QuickVue SARS Antigen Test provides accurate and reliable results in 10 minutes, allowing for testing of patients suspected of COVID-19/2019-nCoV in near-patient testing environments.
Healthcare professionals can purchase the QuickVue SARS Antigen Test through select authorized distributors.
Features & Benefits
Dipstick test format
Simple workflow follows a similar format to CLIA-waived QuickVue assays. No instrument necessary.
Two-color result
Easy to read and interpret. Blue control line and red test line.
All components included in kit
Ready to use, no need for additional equipment.
Room temperature storage
No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. Rapid SARS-CoV-2 tests can be run immediately as needed.
Sample type
Anterior nares swab
Kit storage conditions
Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F)
Internal controls
Included
External controls
Positive and negative included
PPA (Reference Extracted SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Assay)
96.6%
NPA (Reference Extracted SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Assay)
99.3%
Shelf life
24 months from date of manufacture
CLIA complexity
Waived*