The Influenza A&B Rapid Test Strip (Swab) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of influenza A and B antigens in nasal swab specimens. It is intended to aid in the rapid differential diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. A rapid test for the qualitative detection of Influenza A and influenza B virus in nasal swab specimens. For professional in vitro diagnostic use only.
The Influenza A&B Rapid Test Strip (Swab) is a qualitative, lateral flow immunoassay for the detection of Influenza A and Influenza B nucleoproteins in nasal swab specimens. In this test, antibody specific to the Influenza A and Influenza B nucleoproteins is separately coated on the test line regions of the test strip. During testing, the extracted specimen reacts with the antibody to Influenza A and/or Influenza B that are coated onto particles. The mixture migrates up the membrane to react with the antibody to Influenza A and/or Influenza B on the membrane and generate one or two colored lines in the test regions. The presence of this colored line in either or both of the test regions indicates a positive result. To serve as a procedural control, a colored line will always appear in the control line region. If the control line does not appear, the test result is not valid.
