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QuickVue Influenza Test
RespiratoryThe QuickVue Influenza Test detects Influenza type A and B viral antigens in three easy steps from a nasal swab or nasal aspirate/nasal wash specimen. A single sample can be used to run both the QuickVue Influenza Test and QuickVue RSV Test.
INTENDED USE
The QuickVue Influenza Test allows for the rapid, qualitative detection of influenza type A and type B antigens directly from nasal swab, nasal aspirate, and nasal wash specimens. The test is intended for use as an aid in the rapid diagnosis of acute influenza virus infection. The test is not intended to detect influenza C antigens. Negative test results should be confirmed by cell culture; they do not preclude influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other management decisions. This test is intended for professional and laboratory use.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
| Feature | Benefit |
| Dipstick | Easy to use, approx. 30 seconds hands-on time |
| Results in 10 minutes | Test and treat in the same office visit |
| One reagent | Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training |
| Two-color result | Easy to read and interpret |
| 3 step procedure | Easy to use, fewer procedural errors |
| Pictorial Procedure Card | Clear and simple illustrations to guide the flu 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 influenza tests can be run immediately as needed |
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Sample type | Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasal aspirate/nasal wash |
| Time to results | 10 minutes or less |
| Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
| Internal Controls | Positive and negative included |
| External Controls | Positive and negative included |
| Sensitivity* | 73% – Nasal swab; 81% – Nasal aspirate/nasal wash |
| Specificity* | 96% – Nasal swab; 99% – Nasal aspirate/nasal wash |
| PPV* | 92% – Nasal swab; 96% – Nasal aspirate/nasal wash |
| NPV* | 85% – Nasal swab; 93% – Nasal aspirate/nasal wash |
| Overall accuracy * | 87% – Nasal swab; 94% – Nasal aspirate/nasal wash |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
| CLIA complexity | Waived |
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