Quidel 20108 QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test Kit - 50/kit

The QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test detects group A streptococcal antigen from a throat swab or confirmation of presumptive Group A streptococcal colonies recovered from culture. This rapid qualitative test is intended to help diagnose strep A infection.

The test is a lateral flow immunoassay and detects viable or nonviable organisms from a throat swab or culture. It has an overall accuracy of 95%, sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 98%. Reagents A and B are used to extract antigen from the swab. The dipstick is then added to the extracted sample. Results are available in just five minutes. Two-color endpoint makes the results easy to read and interpret.

A pictorial guide is included with the kit making the test simple and easy to perform. Purchase right here online, simply press add to cart above! 

• Rapid qualitative detection of Strep A
• Lateral flow immunoassay
• It has an overall accuracy of 95%, sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 98%
• Helps diagnose strep infection
• Detects from a throat swab or culture colonies
• Results in 5 minutes
• Two color end point makes  the results easy to read
• Pictorial procedure guide included

• 20108: QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test, 50 Tests per kit 

Kit Includes: 

• Individual packaged dip sticks
• Sterile swabs
• Extraction reagent A
• Reagent B
• Positive control and negative control
• Package insert
• Pictorial guide