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.

Feature

• Dipstick
• Results in 5 minutes
• Two reagents
• Two-color result
• Pictorial Procedure Card
• All components included in kit
• Internal controls included
• External controls included
• Room temperature storage

Benefit

• Easy to use
• Test and treat in the same office visit
• Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training
• Easy to read and interpret
• Clear and simple illustrations to guide the rapid strep A test procedure
• Ready to use, no need for additional equipment
• Provides verification of test strip functional integrity, increasing confidence in results
• Facilitates internal laboratory quality control
• No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. Rapid strep A tests can be run immediately as needed