QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test
The QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test allows for the rapid qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat swab specimens, or confirmation of presumptive Group A Streptococcal colonies recovered from culture. The test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal infection.
The QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test is a lateral flow immunoassay utilizing Quidel's patented antibody-labeled particles (within 5 minutes). The test detects either viable or nonviable organisms directly from throat swabs or culture colonies.
To perform the test, a throat swab specimen is collected. Antigen is extracted from the swab specimen with Reagents A and B. The Dipstick is then added to the extracted sample.
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Two-color endpoint: |
Easy to read and interpret results.
Decreased risk of misinterpretation. |
| 5 minutes to result: |
Patient can be tested and treated in the same office visit. Increases office efficiency and reduces patient follow-up activities. |
| Two-reagent procedure: |
Fewer procedural steps, decreasing the risk of operator error. |
| Pictorial procedure guide: |
Simplifies understanding of testing procedure, which increases reliability. |
| Room temperature storage: |
No need to warm-up reagents. Does not take up valuable refrigerator space. Tests can be run when needed. |
| 18 month shelf life: |
Less chance of product expiring before use. |
| Built-in internal controls: |
Ensures system functionality, which increases confidence in results. |
| Kit includes external controls: |
Facilitates internal laboratory quality control. No additional ordering of controls necessary. |
| Self contained kit design: |
All components needed to perform 50 tests are contained in the kit including the swabs. |
Product Specification 
| Method: |
Lateral Flow |
| Overall Accuracy: |
95% |
| Time to Result: |
Read at 5 minutes |
| Sensitivity: |
92% |
| Specificity: |
98% |
| Specimen Type: |
Throat Swab |
| Storage: |
18 months at room temperature* |
| Internal Procedure Controls: |
Yes, positive and negative |
| External Controls: |
Yes, positive and negative liquid |
| Catalog Number: |
20108 (50 Tests)
|
| * From date of manufacture |
Item#: QDL-20108
Reimbursement Code: 87880QW*
Average Reimbursement: $17.52
FDA 510K & Clia Waived
-These rates indicate average reimbursement rates, its is always healtcare providers responsibility to establish reimbursement fee's
-These are not approved for home use and are attended for medical professionals only