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Country of Origin: USA
- Weight: 1.34 lb
- Strep A Swab Pack, 75 Individually Pouched Sterile Rayon Swabs, For Use with QuickVue In-Line Strep A Test Only, 75 swabs/pk (Continental US Only - including Alaska & Hawaii)
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MFR:
Quidel Corporation
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 0347
- Phone: (858) 552-1100
Frequently asked questions
Is the Strep A kit CLIA waived?
Yes, the Quidel Quickvue In-Line Strep A Kit is CLIA waived, making it suitable for use in waived testing environments. This simplifies compliance and allows for immediate implementation in various point-of-care settings.
How quickly does the Strep A test provide results?
The Quidel QuickVue In-Line Strep A Kit provides rapid, dependable results in 5 minutes or less directly from patient throat swab specimens. This quick turnaround is achieved through a unique, patented one-step in-line extraction method.
Does the kit include necessary external controls?
Yes, the Quidel QuickVue In-Line Strep A Kit includes both positive and negative external controls to ensure the reliability and accuracy of your test results. These controls help confirm that the reagents and the overall system are functioning correctly.
What are the available kit configurations?
The Quidel Quickvue In-Line Strep A system offers two main configurations:
- Strep A Test Kit (25 tests): This CLIA-waived kit includes all components for 25 rapid Strep A tests, providing results in 5 minutes or less using a patented one-step extraction method. It comes with both positive and negative external controls.
- Strep A Swab Pack (75 swabs): This pack contains 75 individually pouched sterile rayon swabs, designed exclusively for use with the QuickVue In-Line Strep A Test.
How many sterile swabs are included?
The separate Strep A Swab Pack includes 75 individually pouched sterile rayon swabs. These swabs are designed exclusively for use with the QuickVue In-Line Strep A Test.
Are the swabs designed only for the QuickVue Strep A Test?
Yes, the Strep A Swab Pack containing 75 sterile rayon swabs is designed exclusively for use with the Quidel QuickVue In-Line Strep A Test only.
These swabs are intended to ensure proper and accurate sample collection required for the rapid detection of Group A streptococcal antigen.
Does this test feature a unique one-step extraction method?
Yes, the Quidel Quickvue In-Line Strep A Kit utilizes a unique, patented one-step in-line extraction method. This innovative process significantly reduces hands-on time and provides rapid results in 5 minutes or less directly from throat swab specimens.
Does the Quickvue kit require refrigeration?
No, the Quidel Quickvue In-Line Strep A Kit is designed for convenient storage and does not require refrigeration. It can be stored at room temperature and has a shelf life of up to 24 months from the date of manufacture.
Does the kit have a long shelf life?
Yes, the Quidel Quickvue In-Line Strep A Kit offers a shelf life of up to 24 months from the date of manufacture. All kit components can be conveniently stored at room temperature, ensuring stability and ease of use without special refrigeration.
Does this rapid test use patient throat swab specimens?
Yes, the Quidel Quickvue In-Line Strep A Kit is designed to detect Group A streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat swab specimens. This rapid, point-of-care test utilizes a unique, patented one-step in-line extraction method to provide clear, two-color results in 5 minutes or less.