The Sofia Influenza A+B Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA) uses advanced immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology to detect influenza A and influenza B viral nucleoprotein antigens.
Features and Benefits
- CLIA waived for nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal aspirate and wash: Easy to perform testing
- Compatible with RSV Extraction Reagent: A single sample can be used to run both Sofia Influenza A+B and Sofia RSV
- Dual work modes: Adjusts to your volume fluctuations
- Self-contained test cassette: Clean, easy to use and dispose of
- Fixed-volume pipette: Collects and dispenses correct amount of sample needed for testing
- Objective result: Eliminates the subjectivity of a visual result
- Room temperature storage: No refrigerator space needed. Rapid influenza tests can be run immediately as needed
Materials Included
- (25) Individually Packaged Test Cassettes:
- (25) Reagent Tubes: Lyophilized buffer with detergents and reducing agents
- (25) Reagent Solution: Ampoules with salt 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: Swab is coated with non-infectious recombinant influenza A and influenza B antigens
- (1) Negative Control Swab : Swab is coated with heat-inactivated, non-infectious Streptococcus C antigen
- (1) Package Insert
- (1) Quick Reference Instructions
- QC Card (located on kit box)
Technical Specifications
- Sample Type: Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash
- Time of Results: Positive result in as few as 3 minutes, negative result 15 minutes (For Sophia 2)
- Kit Storage Conditions: Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F)
- Controls: Positive and negative
- Nasal Swab Sensitivity: A: 90%, B: 89%
- Nasopharyngeal Swab Sensitivity: A: 97%, B: 90%
- Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash Sensitivity: A: 99%, B: 88%
- Nasal Swab Specificity: A: 95%, B: 96%
- Nasopharyngeal Swab Specificity: A: 95%, B: 97%
- Nasopharyngeal Aspirate/Wash Specificity: A: 96%, B: 96%
- Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture
Ships direct from manufacturer with is 7-10 business days.
Requires Physician's License