Quidel says FDA clears QuickVue swine flu version

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By The Associated Press

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a version of Quidel Corp.'s QuickVue flu test that can detect swine flu, the company said Thursday.

Quidel said the FDA approved a package insert that includes cultures taken from swine flu strains. The QuickVue Influenza A+B test can detect the flu within about 10 minutes after a swab is taken from a patient's nose. The company said QuickVue test sales surged in the third quarter, and it is now producing the tests seven days a week to meet demand.

Shares of Quidel advanced 52 cents, or 3 percent, to $17.76 in premarket activity.

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