QuickVue+ Strep A test
The QuickVue+ Strep A Test allows the rapid detection of group A streptococcal antigen directly from throat swabs and beta-hemolytic colonies on blood agar plates.
Clearly distinguishable +/- endpoint and two reagent extraction make testing easy for anyone in your office or lab. A Test Complete indicator appears in about 5 minutes to let you know the test can be read. Overall accuracy of the test is 98%, with a sensitivity of 95% and specificity of 98%. The built-in controls satisfy CLIA requirements for daily QC. The kit stores at room temperature and contains positive and negative external controls.
Features & Benefits
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Results in five (5) minutes: |
Allows for rapid treatment to reduce risks related to over treatment and to provide better patient care. |
| Built-in workstation: |
Each cassette has a built in workstation making performing the test very easy. |
| Room Temperature Storage: |
Saves refrigeration space, no need to warm reagents, run tests as neede |
| 98% Accuracy: |
Highly accurate. |
| Plus/Minus (+/-) results: |
Popular endpoint allows for easy to read results. |
| Kit includes external controls: |
Ensures technical accuracy. Facilitates internal laboratory quality control. No additional ordering necessary. |
| Two reagent method: |
Simple procedure with less chance of operator error. |
Product Specification
| Method: |
Lateral flow |
| -Time to Result: |
Read at 5 minutes |
| -Specimen Type: |
Throat Swab |
| -Storage: |
18 months at room temperature* |
| -Internal Procedure Controls: |
Yes, positive and negative |
| -External Controls: |
Yes, positive and negative included in kit |
| -Accuracy: |
98% agreement to SBA culture |
| -Catalog Number: |
QUI20122 (25 Tests) |
| * From date of manufacture |
Reimbursement Code: 87880
Average Reimbursement: $17.52
FDA 510K & Clia Classified: Moderately Complex
-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