Rapid Test Kits & Diagnostics for Clinical Laboratories
Rapid test kits and point-of-care diagnostics for hospital laboratories, physician office laboratories, urgent care, occupational health programs and reference labs - lateral flow cassettes, dipstick reagent strips, integrated test cups and analyzer-read cartridges from Abbott (BinaxNOW, ID NOW), Quidel (Sofia, QuickVue), BD (Veritor), Siemens Healthineers (Clinitek, Multistix) and ACON Laboratories (Mission). This section groups infectious disease and serology kits, drug and alcohol screening, urinalysis strips and general immunoassay tests. Available in single-use pouches, bulk canisters and case quantities, in CLIA-waived and moderate-complexity formats. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, clinics, laboratories and licensed distributors.
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Rapid Test Kits and Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Clinical Laboratories
Rapid test kits return qualitative or semi-quantitative results at the point of care without routing specimens to a central analyzer. The category spans infectious disease and serology assays, drug and alcohol screening panels, urinalysis reagent strips and general immunoassay tests, in lateral flow cassette, dipstick strip, integrated cup and cartridge formats. Facilities stock these lines across hospital labs, physician office laboratories, urgent care, occupational health and reference laboratories.
Rapid Diagnostic Subcategories
- Infectious Disease & Serology Test Kits - Rapid antigen and antibody assays for influenza A and B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, group A Streptococcus, infectious mononucleosis, HIV and hepatitis. Lines include Abbott BinaxNOW, Quidel QuickVue and Sofia, BD Veritor, OraSure OraQuick and Sekisui OSOM.
- Drug & Alcohol Screening Tests - Urine and oral fluid drug screens in 5-panel through 12-panel configurations, integrated cups, dip cards and alcohol tests. Lines include Premier Biotech, Abbott, ACON and DrugCheck.
- Urinalysis Test Strips & Systems - Reagent strips reading glucose, protein, pH, ketones, blood, leukocytes and nitrite, plus bench analyzers that read them. Lines include Siemens Multistix and Clinitek, Roche Chemstrip and ACON Mission.
- Immunoassay & Rapid Test Kits - Lateral flow immunoassays for hCG pregnancy, fecal occult blood, H. pylori and cardiac markers, in cassette and strip formats plus analyzer-read cartridges.
Rapid Diagnostic Formats Available
| Format | Read Method | Representative Platforms | Typical Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lateral flow cassette | Visual | BinaxNOW, QuickVue, OSOM | Physician office lab, urgent care |
| Analyzer-read cartridge | Instrument | Sofia, BD Veritor, ID NOW | Hospital lab, high-volume POCT |
| Reagent dipstick strip | Visual or analyzer | Multistix, Chemstrip, Mission | Urinalysis bench, clinic |
| Integrated test cup | Visual | iCup, DrugCheck, ACON | Occupational health, screening |
CLIA Complexity and Test Formats
Rapid diagnostic products are stocked in both CLIA-waived and moderate-complexity formats. CLIA-waived tests suit physician office laboratories, urgent care and occupational health sites under a Certificate of Waiver, while moderate-complexity assays and analyzer platforms run in hospital and reference laboratories.
Rapid diagnostics is one of the fastest-moving consumable groups in a laboratory supply program, with seasonal respiratory testing driving high reorder volume. Consolidating infectious disease, drug screening, urinalysis and immunoassay purchasing through one distributor gives materials management tiered case pricing and supply continuity across the point-of-care testing menu. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
Rapid diagnostics pair with specimen collection and transport supplies for sample handling and with quality controls, calibrators and standards for assay verification. Culture-based confirmation testing is stocked under microbiology and cell culture. Browse the full laboratory supplies catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What test formats are available in the rapid diagnostics category?
The catalog stocks lateral flow cassettes, dipstick reagent strips, integrated test cups and analyzer-read cartridges. Cassette and cup formats are read visually against control and test lines, dipstick strips are read visually or fed through a bench reader, and cartridge formats run on fluorescent or digital immunoassay analyzers such as Sofia and BD Veritor.
What is the difference between CLIA-waived and moderate-complexity rapid tests?
CLIA-waived tests are cleared for sites operating under a Certificate of Waiver, including physician office laboratories, urgent care and occupational health programs. Moderate-complexity assays and analyzer platforms are run in hospital and reference laboratories under staff trained to that complexity level. The catalog labels lines by complexity so purchasing teams can match products to their site certification.
Which analyzer platforms are stocked in the rapid diagnostics section?
Analyzer-read platforms include the Quidel Sofia fluorescent immunoassay reader, BD Veritor digital reader, Abbott ID NOW molecular platform, and Siemens Clinitek and ACON Mission urinalysis analyzers. Each runs its own cartridges or strips, so consumables are ordered to match the installed instrument at each site.
Can hospitals and laboratories order rapid test kits in bulk?
Yes. Rapid test kits are stocked in case and canister quantities for hospitals, physician office laboratories, urgent care centers, occupational health programs, reference labs and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity lines such as respiratory antigen kits, urinalysis reagent strips and multi-panel drug screens. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What rapid test kits should be included in a laboratory formulary?
A point-of-care testing formulary typically includes respiratory antigen kits (influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2), group A Streptococcus and mononucleosis tests, a multi-panel urine drug screen, urinalysis reagent strips with a matching analyzer, and general immunoassay tests such as hCG pregnancy and fecal occult blood. MAP Medical builds consolidated diagnostic formulary packages matched to facility type, CLIA certification and test volume - contact our team for an assessment.