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).
Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
Dipstick | Easy to use, approx. 30 seconds to 1 minute hands-on time |
Results in 15 minutes | Test and treat in the same office visit |
One reagent | Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training |
Two-color result | Easy to read and interpret |
3 step procedure | Easy to use, fewer procedural errors |
Quick Reference Instructions | Clear and simple illustrations to guide the RSV test procedure and interpretation of results |
All components included in kit | Ready to use, no need for additional equipment |
Internal controls included | Provides verification of test strip functional integrity, increasing confidence in results |
External controls included | Facilitates internal laboratory quality control |
Room temperature storage | No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. Rapid RSV tests can be run immediately as needed |
Product Specifications
| Product Spec Name | Product Spec Data |
|---|---|
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.
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Description | Kit Size / Case Size |
|---|---|---|
20193 | Test Kit | 20/12 |
20226 | Nasopharyngeal Swab Pack (100 swabs) |
Product Documentation
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QuickVue RSV Test
Training Videos
Nasopharyngeal Swab
Nasal/Nasopharyngeal Wash
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate
