

Point-of-Care Testing for Acute Conjunctivitis
Acute conjunctivitis – more commonly known as “pink eye” – affects nearly 6.9 million people in the United States every year.1 Approximately 1 in 4 patients with acute conjunctivitis have confirmed adenoviral conjunctivitis.2,3 QuickVue Adenoviral conjunctivitis Test is the first and only CLIA-waived, point-of-care test that detects all known serotypes of adenoviral conjunctivitis.
Early and accurate diagnosis of pink eye may prevent serious consequences including morbidity. Significant overlap exists in the clinical signs and symptoms of acute conjunctivitis and misdiagnosis by eye care professionals occurs in approximately 50% of conjunctivitis cases.4 With QuickVue Adenoviral conjunctivitis Test you can make a rapid, accurate diagnosis before the patient leaves your office.
By implementing QuickVue Adenoviral conjunctivits Test into your practice, you can:
- Isolate and manage contagious patients
- Prevent the spread of infection
- Reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions
- Reduce potential ocular allergies and toxicities associated with unnecessary antibiotic use
- Help prevent antibiotic resistance
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References
1 Thomson Reuters Medstat Marketscan Data, 2005.
2 Sambursky R, Trattler W, Tauber S, et al. Sensitivity and specificity of the AdenoPlus test for diagnosing adenoviral conjunctivitis. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2013;131:17-22.
3 Sambursky R, Tauber S, Schirra F, et al. The RPS Adeno Detector for diagnosing adenoviral conjunctivitis. Ophthalmology. 2006 Oct;113(10):1758-64.
4 O’Brien TP, Jeng BH, McDonald M, et al. Acute Conjunctivitis: truth and misconceptions. Curr Med Res Opin 2009; 25(8):1953-1961
Features & Benefits
Feature | Benefit |
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Sample collector | Sterile sampling fleece allows for a small fluid sample to be tested |
Results in 10 minutes | Test and treat in the same office visit |
Identifies subclinical findings | Eliminates guess work, confirms diagnosis |
One reagent | Few steps, easy to perform, require minimal training |
Two-color result | Easy to read and interpret |
All components included in kit | Ready to use, no need for additional equipment |
External controls available | Facilitates internal laboratory quality control |
Room temperature storage | No need for refrigeration, can be stored in exam rooms |
Product Specifications
Product Spec Name | Product Spec Data |
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Sample type | Tear fluid |
Time to results | 10 minutes |
Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 35°C / 59°F to 86°F) |
External Controls | Positive and negative included |
Sensitivity | 90% |
Specificity | 96% |
Shelf life | 30 months from date of manufacture |
CLIA complexity | Waived |
Ordering Information
Catalog Number | Description | Kit Size / Case Size |
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20324 | Test Kit | 10 tests |
RPS-ADSTD | QuickVue Adenoviral conjunctivitis External Controls |