- This point-of-care rapid diagnostic tool uses a lateral flow dipstick immunoassay format to qualitatively detect and differentiate influenza type A and type B viral antigens
Uses
- Differential Flu Diagnosis:
- Rapidly identifies whether a symptomatic patient has Influenza A, Influenza B, or neither
- Outbreak Management:
- Aids in immediate clinical decision-making during seasonal respiratory surges in clinics, emergency rooms, and nursing homes
- Antiviral Treatment Guidance:
- Helps physicians determine if a patient is a candidate for time-sensitive antiviral medications (like oseltamivir)
- Antibiotic Stewardship:
- Prevents misdiagnosis and reduces the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics for a viral infection
Features
- 25-Test Kit Configuration:
- Each box contains 25 individually packaged visual test strips, 25 sterile nasal swabs, extraction reagents, and pre-measured tubes
- Single Reagent Format:
- Requires only one reagent solution, minimizing manual prep and reducing processing mistakes
- Multiple Validated Sample Types:
- Cleared for use with simple nasal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal washes, or nasal aspirates
- CLIA-Waived Status:
- Approved for use in low-complexity medical facilities, enabling staff to run the test safely with minimal formal laboratory training
- Integrated Quality Controls:
- Ships with one positive type A swab, one positive type B swab, and one negative control swab for routine facility calibration
- High Clinical Accuracy:
- Delivers dependable diagnostic performance, offering approximately 94% sensitivity and 90% specificity for Influenza A
Benefits
- Fast 10-Minute Timeline:
- Results appear in 10 minutes or less with only 30 to 60 seconds of hands-on labor. This allows providers to "test and treat" within a single, brief patient visit
- Two-Color Endpoint Display:
- Uses distinct, high-contrast color bands to visually isolate Type A from Type B, removing interpretation guesswork for clinic staff
- Shared Specimen Capability:
- The fluid extracted from a single patient swab can be split to run both this Influenza panel and a QuickVue RSV test sequentially, saving children from redundant, uncomfortable swabbing
- No Refrigeration Restrictions:
- Stores at a flexible room temperature range of 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C), reagents are immediately ready to use without waiting for cold vials to thaw
