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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.

Features and Benefits

• Dipstick: Easy to use
• Results in 5 minutes: Test and treat in the same office visit
• Two reagents: Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training
• Two-color result: Easy to read and interpret
• Pictorial Procedure Card: Clear and simple illustrations to guide the rapid strep A test procedure
• All components included in kit: Ready to use, no need for additional equipment
• Internal controls included: Provides verification of test strip functional integrity, increasing confidence in results
• External controls included: Facilitates internal laboratory quality control
• Room temperature storage: No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. Rapid strep A tests can be run immediately as needed

Dipstick Strep A Test Procedure

Materials Included

• (50) Individually Packaged Dipsticks
• (50) Sterile Throat Swabs
• (50) Tubes
• (1) Extraction Reagent A: Contains 4 M sodium nitrite
• (1) Extraction Reagent B: Contains 0.2 M acetic acid
• (1) Positive Control: Heat-inactivated Group A Streptococcus with 0.02% sodium azide
• (1) Negative Control: Heat-inactivated Group C Streptococcus with 0.02% sodium azide
• (1) Package Insert
• (1) Procedure Card

Technical Specifications

• Sample type: Throat swab
• Time to results: 5 minutes
• Room temperature: 15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F
• Internal Controls: Positive and negative
• External Controls: Positive and negative
• Sensitivity: 92%
• Specificity: 98%
• Overall accuracy: 95%
• Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture