The CLIA-waived immunoassay delivers results in as fast as 10 minutes and is designed for physician offices, urgent care centers, and decentralized hospital labs.
QuidelOrtho Corp has launched the QUICKVUE Influenza + SARS Test, a rapid immunoassay that simultaneously detects and differentiates influenza A, influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2 antigens from a single patient sample.
The CLIA-waived, 510(k)-cleared test delivers results in as fast as 10 minutes and is designed for professional use in physician office laboratories, urgent care centers, emergency departments, pharmacies, and decentralized hospital labs. The visual read test helps clinicians distinguish between COVID-19 and seasonal flu infections, which present similar symptoms.
“Physician office labs and urgent care centers are on the front lines of respiratory illness diagnosis. With the QUICKVUE Influenza + SARS Test, we’re equipping healthcare providers with a reliable, affordable, and efficient tool to differentiate between COVID-19 and influenza in minutes,” says Tammi Ranalli, PhD, senior vice president of molecular diagnostics and point of care business units at QuidelOrtho, in a release.
Test Features and Workflow
The test uses an easy-to-collect nasal swab with streamlined processing and a clear result window. As a visual combo test, it provides an option for respiratory pathogen detection at the point of care.
The assay is designed for both CLIA-waived and moderate/high-complexity laboratory settings, expanding testing options for healthcare facilities managing seasonal surges in respiratory infections.
The launch expands QuidelOrtho’s respiratory testing portfolio, which includes the SOFIA 2 Flu + SARS Antigen FIA. The new test offers a visually read option alongside the company’s instrumented version.
The QUICKVUE Influenza + SARS Test is available in the US through QuidelOrtho’s existing distribution channels. The test is not intended for in-home use and must be performed by healthcare professionals in clinical settings.
Photo caption: QUICKVUE Influenza + SARS Test
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