The QuickVue+ Strep A Test detects group A streptococcal antigen directly from throat swabs and beta-hemolytic colonies on blood agar plates.
Features & benefits
Test and treat in the same office visit with results in only 5 minutes
Two reagents mean fewer steps, easy to perform testing and minimal training
Two-color, +/- result for easy interpretation
Specifications
Kit storage conditions - Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F)
Internal Controls - Positive and negative
External Controls - Positive and négative included in the kit
Overall accuracy* - 98% overall agreement to SBA culture
Shelf life - 18 months from date of manufacture
CLIA complexity - Moderately complex