Quidel Sofia™ Strep A FIA

For rapid qualitative detection of Group A Streptococcal antigens from throat swabs of symptomatic patients

Supplier:  Quidel 20253

Catalog No. 21-564-100

Includes: 25 Test-Kit

• Individually Packaged Cassettes (25): Polyclonal rabbit anti-Group A Streptococcus antibodies
• Reagent Tubes (25)
• Reagent Solution Bottles (25): 4M Sodium Nitrite and 0.2M Acetic Acid inside glass ampoule
• Fixed Volume Pipettes (25)
• Sterile Rayon Throat Swabs (25)
• Positive Control Swab (1): Swab is coated with heat-inactivated, non-infectious Group A Streptococcus
• Negative Control Swab (1): Swab is coated with heat-inactivated, non-infectious Group C Streptococcus
• Package Insert (1)
• Quick Reference Instructions (1)
• QC Card (located on kit box)
• Printer Paper (1)

Description

The Sofia Strep A FIA employs immunofluorescence technology that is used with the Sofia Analyzer to detect Group A Streptococcal antigen.

• For use with Sofia Analyzer
• CLIA-Moderate
• Highly sensitive and specific with enhanced assay accuracy
• Analyzes and provides objective result versus visually read tests
• Involves antigenic components extraction of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria
• Results in 5 minutes

Applications:

Healthcare industry for diagnostic purposes

Specifications

• Content And Storage: Room Temperature
• Sample Type: Throat Swab
• Includes: Cassettes, reagent tubes, reagent solution (contains Sodium Nitrite and Acetic Acid), reagent dropper tips, sterile rayon throat swabs, positive control swab and negative control swab
• Test Time: 5 min.

• Detectable Analytes: Streptococcal Antigen (Group A)
• Type: Streptococcus A FIA
• Quantity: 25 Tests