- Comprehensive package designed to equip a healthcare setting with everything needed to begin performing rapid influenza A and B testing using the Quidel Sofia 2 system
Key Features:
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CLIA Waived:
- This designation means the test is simple to perform and has a low risk of error, making it suitable for a wide range of clinical settings, including physician offices, urgent care centers, and hospitals
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Rapid Results:
- Provides rapid, objective results for both Influenza A and B.
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Automated Interpretation:
- The analyzer provides clear positive, negative, or invalid results, reducing variability and potential errors associated with manual interpretation
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Dual Workflow Modes:
- Sofia 2 can operate in "Walk Away" mode (where the test processes automatically after insertion) or "Read Now" mode (for immediate result reading after a manual incubation), accommodating different clinic workflows
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Connectivity:
- The Sofia 2 analyzer offers data management options, including storage of results, printing capabilities, and connectivity to Quidel's Virena® system for surveillance and data analysis
Contents:
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Leased Sofia 2 Fluorescent Immunoassay Analyzer:
- This is the main instrument (PST-QUI-20299) that reads and interprets the fluorescent immunoassay test cassettes
- Provides objective and automated results
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Sofia 2 Installation Pack:
- Contains:
- QuickStart Guide
- Calibration Cassette
- Addendum for the Sofia 2 Analyzer, essential for setting up and calibrating the instrument
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Sofia Influenza A+B FIA Test Kits:
- These are the actual diagnostic test kits used to detect influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens from patient samples
- Each kit contains 25 individual tests, meaning you get a total of 75 tests with this starter kit
