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 makes the test easy to use, approx. 30 seconds to 1-minute hands-on time.
With one reagent there are fewer steps making it easy to perform this test with minimal training.
Specifications
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