Quidel QuickVue™ RSV 10 Test

Description

Dipstick immunoassay which allows rapid, qualitative detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigen

Sample directly from nasopharyageal swab or nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash specimens for symptomatic pediatric patients (five years of age and younger). A single sample can be used to run both the QuickVue RSV 10 test and the QuickVue Influenza A+B test.
Test results are available in 10 minutes or less.

Features and Benefits

• Dipstick test format is easy to use; approximately 30 sec. hands-on time
• Two-color result provides easy to read and interpret results
• 10 min. to result allows prompt diagnosis and appropriate patient management while patient is still in office or hospital
• Only three steps and one reagent
• No reagent warm-up; room temperature storage, use as needed without waiting
• Built-in internal controls provide verification of test strip functional integrity, which increases confidence in results
• Kit includes external controls in order to facilitate internal laboratory quality control
• All components needed to perform 25 tests are contained in the kit, including nasopharyngeal swabs

Specifications

• Detectable Analytes: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• Format: Dipstick
• Sample Type: Nasal Aspirate, Nasal Swab, Nasal Wash
• Type: RSV 10 Test Kit
• Includes: Nasopharyngeal swabs, external control and built-in internal control
• Quantity: 25 Tests
• Test Time: ≤10 min.