QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test

The QuickVue Dipstick Strep A test detects group A Streptococcal antigen directly from patient throat swab specimens, or confirmation of presumptive group A Streptococcal colonies recovered from culture and is used as an aid in the diagnosis of group A Streptococcal infection.

Healthcare professionals have relied on our QuickVue products for more than 30 years. Test accurately and quickly for a range of infectious diseases, women’s health conditions and many other diseases and conditions.

Product specifications

• Sample type: Throat swab
• Time to results: 5 minutes
• Kit storage conditions: Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F)
• Internal controls: Positive and negative
• External controls: Positive and negative
• Sensitivity*: 92%
• Specificity*: 98%
• Overall accuracy*: 95%
• Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture