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
Dipstick
Easy to use, approx. 30 seconds to 1 minute hands-on time
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
Sample type
Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab
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