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Item Number QU-20183

Item Name FLU A+B QUICKVUE 25 Test WAIVED

Manufacturer Quidel

Unit Pack

Storage Room Temp

List Price $495.00

Sale Price $410.00

Features

Features
Specs

QuickVue Influenza A+B test

The QuickVue Influenza A+B test detects & differentiates influenza type A and type B antigens directly from nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasal wash and/or nasal aspirate specimens. Test results are available in 10 minutes or less. The nasal swab sample is 94% sensitive, 90% specific to Influenza type A. See specifications for more performance claims.

Features & Benefits

Feature Benefit

Differentiated results for type A and type B A positive diagnosis for influenza A can save $40 in prescription drug costs.**
** Cheung, M., M.D. and Lieberman, J.M., M.D., Influenza Update on Strategies for Management, Cont. Ped., Oct. 2002.

Provides A or B results from one test procedure No redundant procedure required for differentiated results

Two-color Result: Easy to read test results. Decreased risk of misinterpretation.

10 Minutes to Result: Allows prompt diagnosis and treatment while patient is still in office. Increases office efficiency and reduces patient follow up activities.

3 Step Procedure: Fewer procedural steps. Decreased risk of operator error.

Pictorial Procedure Guide: Simplifies understanding of testing procedure. Increases reliability.

Room Temperature Storage: No reagent warm-up. Use as needed without waiting. Does not take up refrigerator space.

24 Month Dating*: Long shelf life. Economical test for low & high volume labs.

Built-in Internal Control: Ensures system integrity.

Kit Includes External Controls: Facilitates internal laboratory quality control. No additional ordering needed.

Technical Support: Professional staff available for assistance.

* From date of manufacture

Product Specification

Time to Result 10 minutes or less

Specimen Types: Nasal swab, nasal wash / nasal aspirate

Storage 24 months at room temperature *

Internal Procedural Controls: Yes positive and negative

External Controls: Yes Pos (A), Pos (B), and Neg

Sensitivity: A-94%, B 70% - Nasal Swab
A-83%, B 62% - Nasopharyngeal swab
A-77%, B 82% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash

Specificity A-90%, B 97% - Nasal Swab
A-89%, B 98% - Nasopharyngeal swab
A-99%, B 99% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash

Positive Predictive Value A-62%, B 82% - Nasal Swab
A-67%, B 80% - Nasopharyngeal swab
A-91%, B 90% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash

Negative Predictive Value A-99%, B 94% - Nasal Swab
A-95%, B 95% - Nasopharyngeal swab
A-96%, B 97% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash

Overall Accuracy: A-91%, B 93% - Nasal Swab
A-88%, B 94% - Nasopharyngeal Swab
A-95%, B 96% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash

Reference the package insert for additional performance claims.

Catalog Numbers 20183 (25 Tests)

* From date of manufacture