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OSOM ® Influenza A & B
Differentiates between Influenza A and B
Easy to read, 3 distinct lines
Nasal swab specimens
2 extra test sticks included for external QC testing
Less than 1 minute hands on time, results in 10 minutes
Room temperature storage
This is not a CLIA Waived test. It is classified as a moderate complex test.
Genzyme Influenza Product Features Product Features and Specifications
Performance Characteristics:
The OSOM® Influenza A&B provides rapid differential diagnosis of Influenza A & B
Test Method:
Immunochromatographic assay which uses mouse monoclonal IgG antibodies to Influenza A and/or B nucleoproteins to form a complex with Influenza A and/or B viral antigens.
Specimen Type:
Nasal Swab
Time to Result:
Read at 10 minutes
Shelf Life:
12 months from date of manufacture
Specimen Storage:
Specimens may be held at room temperature for up to 8 hours or refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Extracted samples may be held at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Instructions:
Full color pictorial procedure for convenient reference.
Catalog Numbers:
190 (25 Test)
For additional controls order OSOM Influenza A&B Control Kit – 191 (5 sets)