Description
Status Flu A&B Aspirate Kit is the nasal aspirate format of the Status Flu A&B test, the rapid qualitative assay that detects influenza A and B antigens directly from respiratory specimens. The kit includes a 5 mL bottled extraction reagent, 50 transfer pipettes and a procedure card for sample collection across its 22 tests.
- Complete Aspirate Components – Bottled extraction reagent, 50 transfer pipettes and the collection procedure card are in the box.
- Aspirate Specimen Format – Built for nasal aspirate and wash specimens, the format pediatric and inpatient settings collect.
- Detects H1N1 – The Status Flu A&B assay detects the H1N1 influenza A strain alongside seasonal A and B antigens.
Aspirate-Format Flu Testing With Components Included
Some patients cannot give a good swab, and aspirate collection is the standing alternative in pediatric and inpatient care. This kit formats the Status Flu A&B assay for nasal aspirate and wash specimens, the rapid qualitative test for influenza A and B antigens. LifeSign builds the kit around its flip test design with an easy-to-read cassette, and the manufacturer's flu line carries CLIA waived status for swab specimens. The box supplies the working components: a 5 mL bottle of extraction reagent, 50 transfer pipettes and a procedure card for sample collection. Twenty-two tests are included. Settings that collect aspirates keep this format beside the swab version for full population coverage.
Features and Benefits
Kit Contents
- Working Components Included – Extraction reagent, transfer pipettes and the collection procedure card arrive with the tests, so no separate component order is needed.
- Flip Test Design – The manufacturer's flip format and easy-read cassette keep the procedure consistent with the swab version.
Assay Coverage
- A and B Antigens – The assay detects influenza type A and type B antigens directly from the specimen.
- H1N1 Detection – LifeSign lists H1N1 detection among the flu line's capabilities.
Product Specifications
Test Details
- Analytes: Influenza A and B antigens
- Specimen: Nasal aspirate/wash (kit format)
- Assay: Status Flu A&B rapid qualitative test
In the Box and Packaging
- Includes: 5 mL bottled extraction reagent, 50 transfer pipettes and a procedure card for sample collection
- Tests per Box: 22
- Packaging: Sold by the box, each
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Why Choose the Flu A&B Aspirate Kit
A swab-only flu program stalls on the patients who cannot tolerate or produce a swab specimen. This kit keeps the same Status assay available in aspirate format with its components in the box. For pediatric and inpatient coverage, that completeness is the difference.
- Covers Non-Swab Patients – Aspirate and wash collection keeps flu testing available where swabs are not practical.
- No Component Chasing – Reagent, pipettes and the procedure card are packed with the 22 tests.
- Same Assay Family – Staff run the same Status Flu A&B format they already know from the swab kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this kit test for?
It runs the Status Flu A&B rapid qualitative test for influenza A and B antigens. The kit is formatted for nasal aspirate and wash specimens.
What is included in the box?
The box includes a 5 mL bottled extraction reagent, 50 transfer pipettes and a procedure card for sample collection. It holds 22 tests.
How does it differ from the swab kit?
This format collects by aspirate or wash rather than nasal or nasopharyngeal swab. The underlying Status Flu A&B assay and cassette design are the same family.
Does the assay detect H1N1?
Yes, LifeSign lists H1N1 detection for the Status Flu A&B line. The assay covers influenza A and B antigens.
Who uses the aspirate format?
Pediatric and inpatient settings commonly collect aspirate specimens. The format suits patients for whom swab collection is impractical.
