Quidel
Influenza A+B Test kit (Box of 25)
SKU: 20254-1
For use with Sofia 2 and Sofia analyser.
The Sofia Influenza A+B Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA) uses advanced immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology to detect influenza A and influenza B viral nucleoprotein antigens.
More information: Quidel Sofia 2 Influenza A+B FIA
Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
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CLIA waived for nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal aspirate and wash |
Easy to perform testing |
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Compatible with RSV Extraction Reagent |
A single sample can be used to run both Sofia Influenza A+B and Sofia RSV |
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Dual work modes |
Adjusts to your volume fluctuations |
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Self-contained test cassette |
Clean, easy to use and dispose of |
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Fixed-volume pipette |
Collects and dispenses correct amount of sample needed for testing |
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Objective result |
Eliminates the subjectivity of a visual result |
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All components included in kit |
Ready to use with Sofia or Sofia 2, no need for additional equipment |
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Room temperature storage |
No refrigerator space needed. Rapid influenza tests can be run immediately as needed |
Product Specifications
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Sample type
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Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash |
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Time to results
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Sofia 2: Positive result in as few as 3 minutes, negative result 15 minutes
Sofia: 15 minutes |
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Kit storage conditions
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Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
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Controls
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Positive and negative |
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Nasal Swab Sensitivity*
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A: 90%, B: 89% |
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Nasopharyngeal Swab Sensitivity*
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A: 97%, B: 90% |
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Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash Sensitivity*
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A: 99%, B: 88% |
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Nasal Swab Specificity*
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A: 95%, B: 96% |
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Nasopharyngeal Swab Specificity *
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A: 95%, B: 97% |
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Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash Specificity*
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A: 96%, B: 96% |
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Shelf life
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24 months from date of manufacture |
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Transport Media Compatibility
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Copan Universal Transport Media, Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution, M4, M4-RT, M5, M6, Modified Liquid Stuarts, Saline, Starplex Multitrans |
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CLIA Complexity
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Waived |
*Refer to Package Insert for additional performance claims.
• Further resources such as technical specifications and data sheets are available upon request.
Sofia Influenza A+B FIA Training Video
