McKesson Consult Diagnostic Test Kits

When a patient walks into a clinic or urgent care with fever, body aches, and a cough, the clinician needs an answer before treatment decisions can be made. The McKesson Consult line delivers that answer at the point of care — rapid, CLIA-waived diagnostic testing that keeps results in the exam room rather than sending them out to a lab and waiting days.

The McKesson Consult Influenza A + B Respiratory Test Kit (181-36025) is a standout in this category. Using a straightforward nasal swab, it distinguishes between influenza A and B and delivers results in 10 to 15 minutes. Each box contains 25 tests, which suits the volume of a busy family practice, pediatric office, or seasonal flu clinic. Because it's designed for point-of-care use, staff can run it without lab certification beyond a CLIA waiver, and the visual read requires no additional instrumentation — a meaningful advantage during peak respiratory season when turnaround time drives both patient satisfaction and appropriate antiviral prescribing.

Buyers evaluating rapid flu tests typically weigh three things: how fast results come back, how many tests come per kit, and whether the workflow fits their existing staff. McKesson Consult is built around all three, with the added assurance of coming from one of the most established names in medical distribution. Stocking these kits ahead of flu season helps avoid the supply crunches that hit when case counts climb.

McKesson Consult is one of several diagnostic and clinical lines available under the broader McKesson Brands portfolio. To browse the full range of products from the manufacturer — including exam supplies, wound care, and more — visit our complete McKesson collection.