Who Uses Quidel Sofia Influenza Test? Healthcare professionals who use the Sofia and Sofia 2 analyzers for testing specimens.
Why They Love It: These influenza tests are easy to use and CLIA-waived for nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs and nasal aspirate/wash. They are compatible with RSV extraction reagent, so staff can increase efficiency by using a single sample to run influenza and RSV tests.
Sofia Quidel Influenza A + B Test Overview
The Sofia Influenza A+B Fluorescent Immunoassay is used with Sofia or Sofia 2 analyzers to aid in rapidly diagnosing influenza A and B infection in symptomatic patients. These test kits employ advanced immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology to detect influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens. The test is easy to perform, with a fixed-volume pipette to collect and dispense the precise sample amount necessary for testing. It is CLIA-waived when used with direct nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, and nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash specimens. It is categorized as CLIA moderately complex for specimens eluted in transport media.
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Key Features
Easy To Perform and CLIA-Waived
Complete test kits are simple to use and CLIA-waived for direct specimen samples.
Convenient Fixed-Volume Pipettes
Kits include fixed-volume pipettes to ensure the collection and transfer of the correct sample amount.
Rapid Results in 3 to 15 Minutes
Sofia 2 delivers accurate results in as little as 3 minutes. Sofia displays results in 15 minutes.
Compatible With RSV Extraction Reagent
A single patient sample may also be used for RSV testing with Sofia RSV FIA.
Product Information
Additional Features
- Objective, Automated Testing Designed Especially for Sofia and Sofia 2 Analyzers
- Complete Kits Provide All Components Necessary To Run Testing With Sofia Assays
- Dual Work Modes Provide Users Options for Test Timing To Meet the Needs of Different Environments
- Self-Contained Test Cassette for Easy, Clean Testing and Disposal
- Room Temperature Storage Saves Valuable Refrigerator Space
What's Included
- (25) individually packaged test cassettes
- (25) reagent tubes
- (25) reagent solution
- (25) sterile nasal swabs
- (25) small, clear 120 µL fixed volume pipettes
- (25) large, pink 250 µl fixed volume pipettes
- (1) influenza a and influenza b positive control swab
- (1) negative control swab
- Package insert
- Quick Reference Instructions
- QC card (located on kit box)
- (1) printer paper roll
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Quidel
- Product Number: 20218
- Tests per Kit: 25
- CLIA Classified: CLIA-Waived Sample-Dependent
- Sample Type: Nasal Swab, Nasopharyngeal Swab, Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash
- Controls: Positive and Negative
- Sensitivity
- Nasal Swab: A: 90%, B: 89%
- Nasopharyngeal Swab: A: 97%, B: 90%
- Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash: A: 99%, B: 88%
- Specificity
- Nasal Swab: A: 95%, B: 96%
- Nasopharyngeal Swab: A: 95%, B: 97%
- Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash: A: 96%, B: 96%
- Time to Results:
- Sofia 2: Positive Results in as Little as 3 Minutes, Negative Results in 15 Minutes
- Sofia: 15 Minutes for Positive and Negative Results
- Shelf Life: 24 Months From Date of Manufacture
- Kit Storage Conditions: Room Temperature (59–86º Fahrenheit)
- Country of Origin: United States
- Application: Influenza A and B Test Kit
Product Details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can the Quidel 20218 Influenza A+B test be read visually without Sofia?
No, Sofia or Sofia 2 is required to detect the test's fluorescence-based chemistry. To maintain objectivity, do not try to interpret the results without the proper use of Sofia.
Do I need to use the swabs included with the test kit, or can I use different swabs?
The manufacturer recommends using the swabs included with the kit.
Why is there a roll of printer paper in the kit?
The printer paper is only necessary for users of the older Sofia model—Sofia 2 users can discard it.
Manuals and Documents
Quick Reference Instructions contains written directions and illustrations showing how to use the test kit.
Safety Data Sheet contains product safety information.
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