The QuickVue® RSV Test is a dipstick immunoassay that detects respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigen (viral fusion protein) directly from nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or nasal/nasopharyngeal wash specimens for symptomatic pediatric patients (eighteen years of age and younger).
Test kit
Catalog number: 20193
Kit size/Case size: 20/12 Nasopharyngeal swab pack (100 swabs)
Catalog number: 20226
The QuickVue® RSV Test is a dipstick immunoassay that detects respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigen (viral fusion protein) directly from nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or nasal/nasopharyngeal wash specimens for symptomatic pediatric patients (eighteen years of age and younger).
Test kit
Catalog number: 20193
Kit size/Case size: 20/12 Nasopharyngeal swab pack (100 swabs)
Catalog number: 20226
Features & benefits
Test and treat in the same office visit with results in 15 minutes.
Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training with one reagent.
Two-color result is easy to read and interpret.
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| Product specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate, nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
| Time to results | 15 minutes or less |
| Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
| Internal controls | Positive and negative included |
| External controls | Positive and negative included |
| Sensitivity* | 92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 99% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 83% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
| Specificity* | 92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 92% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 90% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
| PPV* | 56% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 84% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 86% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
| NPV* | 99% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 99% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate; 88% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
| Overall accuracy * | 92% - Nasopharyngeal swab; 94% - Nasopharyngeal aspirate 87% - Nasal/nasopharyngeal wash |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
| CLIA complexity | Waived |
*Refer to Package Insert for additional performance claims.
Nasopharyngeal swab
Nasal/Nasopharyngeal wash
Nasopharyngeal aspirate
