Description
The Quidel QuickVue Influenza Nasal Swab Transport Tubes put the right collection supplies in the drawer before flu season starts. Each set holds 25 foam tipped nasal swabs inside plastic transport tubes, made for use with the QuickVue Influenza and QuickVue Influenza A+B tests.
- Foam Tipped Swabs – Foam tips collect nasal specimens for QuickVue influenza testing.
- Tubes Included – Every swab sits inside its own plastic transport tube, ready for handling and short term holding.
- Matched to the Tests – The set is made for the QuickVue Influenza and Influenza A+B tests, so collection matches the assay.
- 25 Count Set – One set pairs naturally with a 25 test kit of influenza tests.
Collection Supplies Matched to QuickVue Flu Testing
A flu result is only as good as the specimen collected, and mismatched swabs create avoidable doubt at the bench. This set pairs foam tipped nasal swabs with individual transport tubes in the format the QuickVue influenza tests expect. The manufacturer advises that specimens should be tested as soon as possible after collection, and points to the package insert for storage conditions before testing. Sites running both influenza and RSV testing should note the manufacturer guidance that nasal swabs should not be used for dual testing, where nasopharyngeal swabs are recommended instead. Stocking the matched set keeps collection consistent across the whole season.
Features and Benefits
Collection Design
- Foam Tips – Foam tipped swabs are the collection format specified for these QuickVue influenza tests.
- Individual Tubes – A plastic transport tube per swab keeps specimens separated and labeled from collection to bench.
Program Fit
- Test Matched Count – Twenty five swab sets align with the 25 test QuickVue influenza kits.
- Same Maker as the Assay – Collection supplies from the test manufacturer remove compatibility guesswork.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Quidel (QuidelOrtho)
- Catalog Number: 20171
- Swab Type: Foam tipped nasal swabs
- Container: Plastic transport tubes
- For Use With: QuickVue Influenza and QuickVue Influenza A+B tests
Packaging
- Quantity Per Pack: 25 swabs in transport tubes/set
- Sold As: 1 set
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Why Choose the Matched Swab Set
Generic swabs can leave a lab arguing with its own results when a borderline flu case matters. The matched set removes that variable by using the collection format the assay maker specifies. It is a small supply choice that protects the credibility of every result it feeds.
- Specified Format – Foam tipped nasal swabs are the format named for these tests by the manufacturer.
- Ready to Hand Out – Swabs already inside tubes speed rooming and collection during peak season.
- Consistent Collection – The same swab and tube pairing at every site keeps specimen quality uniform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tests are these swabs for?
They are made for use with the QuickVue Influenza and QuickVue Influenza A+B tests.
How many swabs are in a set?
Each set contains 25 foam tipped nasal swabs, each inside a plastic transport tube.
When should specimens be tested?
The manufacturer advises testing specimens as soon as possible after collection, and refers to the test package insert for storage conditions before testing.
Can these nasal swabs be used for dual flu and RSV testing?
The manufacturer notes nasal swabs should not be used when dual testing with the QuickVue Influenza A+B and RSV kits, and recommends nasopharyngeal swabs for that pairing.
How are the swabs packaged?
Each swab is packaged inside its own plastic transport tube, so sets stay organized from the supply room to the exam room.
