BinaxNOW Influenza A & B Tests - Box of 10 Overview
The BinaxNOW® Influenza A & B Test simplifies rapid influenza testing. The easiest flu test on the market just got easier with accurate differentiation between influenza A and influenza B using one simple step on one test. Now you can focus on the results and treating the patient, not running the test. CLIA Waived.
Intended Use
The BinaxNOW® Influenza A & B Test is an in vitro immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of influenza A and B nucleoprotein antigens in nasopharyngeal (NP) swab and nasal wash/aspirate specimens. It is intended to aid in the rapid differential diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. Negative test results should be confirmed by cell culture.
The benefits of rapid testing and diagnosis using BinaxNOW® Influenza A & B Test are clear:
- Identifies A or B type in positive samples in 15 minutes
- Facilitates better patient management decisions
- Enables patients to be diagnosed and treated in one visit
- Determines quickly if influenza is the cause of the outbreak
- Allows for rapid initiation of antiviral treatment
- Limits the spread of nosocomial infection
Easy to use
- Simple, time-saving procedure using nasal specimens
- All necessary reagents provided – no off-board extraction
or reagents
- No equipment needed
Easy to interpret
- Objective, qualitative results
- No subjective assessment required
Rapid
- Results seen in 15 minutes
- Enables timely treatment
Accurate
- Built-in procedural controls
- External positive and negative controls
BinaxNOW Influenza A & B Tests - Box of 10 CPT Codes
- 87804
- If Influenza A alone is ordered: $17.18
- 87804
- If Influenza B alone is ordered: $17.18
- 87804
- If both Influenza A and Influenza B are ordered: $34.36
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