Description
QuickVue® In-Line Strep A Test
The QuickVue In-Line Strep A test uses a unique in-line extraction to detect group A streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat swab specimens. Two–color results give clear readability and proven accuracy provides for dependable results. This is a true one–step test and is the first rapid strep A test waived under CLIA '88.
Test kit
Catalog number: 00343IN
Kit size/Case size: 25 Tests
Ordering information | ||
Catalog number | Description | Kit size / Case size |
00343 US | Test kit | 25/12 |
00343IN XUS | Test kit | 25/12 |
00345 | QuickVue In-Line Strep A Control Set | |
00347 | QuickVue In-Line Swab Pack | 75 swabs |
Features & benefits
Test and treat in the same office visit with results in only 5 minutes.
One reagent means fewer steps, easy to perform testing and minimal training.
Two–color result for easy interpretation.
Product specifications | |
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Sample type | Nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate, nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
Time to results | 15 minutes or less |
Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
Internal controls | Positive and negative included |
External controls | Positive and negative included |
Sensitivity* | 92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 99% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 83% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
Specificity* | 92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 92% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 90% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
PPV* | 56% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 84% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 86% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
NPV* | 99% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 99% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 88% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
Overall accuracy * | 92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 94% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate 87% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
CLIA complexity | Waived |