Description
QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test
The QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test detects group A streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat swab specimens, or confirmation of presumptive group A streptococcal colonies recovered from culture and is used as an aid in the diagnosis of group A streptococcal infection.
Ordering information
| Catalog number | Description | Kit size / Case size |
| 20108 US | Test kit | 50/12 |
| 20108IN XUS | Test kit | 50/12 |
| 20125 XUS | Test kit | 25/12 |
| 00354 | Strep A Liquid Control Set | |
| 20227 | Strep A Swabs (50 swabs) |
Features & benefits
- Provides verification of test strip functional integrity, increasing confidence in results with internal controls included.
- Facilitates internal laboratory quality control with external controls included.
- Pictorial procedure card with clear and simple illustrations to guide the rapid strep A test procedure.
Specifications
| Product specifications | |
| Sample type | Throat swab |
| Time to results | 5 minutes |
| Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
| Internal controls | Positive and negative |
| External controls | Positive and negative |
| Sensitivity* | 92% |
| Specificity* | 98% |
| Overall accuracy* | 95% |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
| CLIA complexity | Waived |
| *Refer to Package Insert for additional performance claims. | |