QUICKVUE® DIPSTICK STREP A TEST
$92.99 (50 Tests)
The QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test allows for the rapid qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat swab specimens. 5 Minute Results. FDA 510K & CLIA Waived. - 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
