Description
The Quidel QuickVue Influenza A+B Test gives clinics a flu answer while the patient is still in the exam room. This dipstick test detects and differentiates influenza type A and type B antigens directly from nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swab specimens, with results in 10 minutes or less.
- A and B Differentiation – One dipstick reports influenza A and influenza B separately from a single sample.
- Ten Minute Results – Test and treat in the same office visit, with about 30 seconds to 1 minute of hands on time.
- One Reagent Format – Fewer steps make the test easy to perform with minimal training.
- Controls Included – Positive and negative internal and external controls are included with the kit.
Flu Season Testing at Exam Room Speed
During flu season the treatment window is short, so a result that arrives tomorrow misses its moment. This test runs from a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab and reads in 10 minutes or less, and the same sample can also run the QuickVue RSV10 test when both answers are needed. The manufacturer reports positive percent agreement of 81.5 percent for A and 80.9 percent for B against an FDA cleared molecular assay, with negative agreement of 97.8 and 99.1 percent. The kit is CLIA waived and stores at room temperature. Each kit contains 25 tests for the season ahead.
Features and Benefits
Workflow
- Dipstick Format – The dipstick design keeps hands on time to roughly 30 seconds to 1 minute per test.
- Dual Use Sample – One sample can run both this test and the QuickVue RSV10 test, saving a second swab.
Kit Contents and Media
- Controls in the Box – Internal and external positive and negative controls are included for quality runs.
- Transport Media Options – The manufacturer lists compatibility with BD Universal Viral Transport, Copan Universal Transport Media, Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution, M5 media and saline, among others.
- Room Temperature Storage – Kits stay on the shelf at 15 to 30 °C with a 24 month shelf life.
Product Specifications
Test Details
- Manufacturer: Quidel (QuidelOrtho)
- Test Type: Dipstick influenza A and B antigen test
- Sample Type: Nasal swab or nasopharyngeal swab
- Time to Results: 10 minutes or less
- PPA Versus Molecular Assay: A 81.5%, B 80.9% (manufacturer reported)
- NPA Versus Molecular Assay: A 97.8%, B 99.1% (manufacturer reported)
- Internal Controls: Positive and negative, included
- External Controls: Positive and negative, included
Storage and Packaging
- Storage: Room temperature, 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F)
- Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture
- CLIA Complexity: Waived
- Quantity Per Pack: 25 tests/kit
- Sold As: 1 kit
Browse related categories: diagnostic test kits and Quidel products.
Why Choose This Flu Test
Flu decisions are time boxed by antiviral windows and by waiting room flow. A waived dipstick that separates A from B in ten minutes, with controls already in the box, removes the usual reasons a site sends flu testing out. The result, the decision and the prescription all stay in one visit.
- Same Visit Treatment – Ten minute results support treatment decisions before the patient leaves.
- Two Answers per Swab – A and B differentiation plus RSV10 pairing stretches each collected sample further.
- Season Ready Stock – A 24 month room temperature shelf life lets sites stock ahead of the season.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the test separate influenza A from B?
Yes. It detects and differentiates influenza type A and type B antigens from one specimen.
What specimens does it accept?
Nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swab specimens. The same sample can also be used for the QuickVue RSV10 test.
How long does the test take?
Results are ready in 10 minutes or less, with about 30 seconds to 1 minute of hands on time.
Are controls included?
Positive and negative internal and external controls are included in the kit.
Does this flu test carry a CLIA waiver?
The manufacturer lists the Influenza A+B test as CLIA waived.
How should kits be stored?
Store at room temperature, 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F). Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture.
