Easy to use, approx. 30 seconds to 1 minute hands-on time
Test and treat in the same office visit
Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training
Easy to read and interpret
Easy to use, fewer procedural errors
Clear and simple illustrations to guide the RSV test procedure and interpretation of results
Ready to use, no need for additional equipment
Provides verification of test strip functional integrity, increasing confidence in results
Facilitates internal laboratory quality control
No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. Rapid RSV tests can be run immediately as needed
Nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate, nasal/nasopharyngeal wash
15 minutes or less
Room temperature (15�C to 30�C/59�F to 86�F)
Positive and negative included
92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 99% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 83% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash
92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 92% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 90% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash
56% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 84% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 86% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash
99% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 99% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 88% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash
92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 94% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate 87% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash
24 months from date of manufacture
Waived