RSV Rapid Test

Product overview

• Detects the nucleoprotein of the RS virus
• Sample material: nasopharyngeal or nasal swab
• Relative sensitivity: 92.7 %.
• Relative specificity: 98.0 %
• Quick test result within 15 minutes

The RSV rapid test from Axon Lab is used for the qualitative detection of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The test is performed with either nasopharyngeal or nasal swab material. The test result is available after only 15 minutes.

The rapid test is only suitable for professional in vitro diagnostics and is excluded from the right of return. The scope of delivery includes 20 test cassettes including accessories.

Product Details

• RSV rapid test from Axon Lab
• For the qualitative detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
• Chromatographic immunoassay
• Detects the nucleoprotein of the RS virus
• Sample material: nasopharyngeal or nasal swab
• Relative sensitivity: 92.7 %.
• Relative specificity: 98.0 %
• Accuracy: 95.6%
• Does not show any cross-reaction with common pathogens
• Designed for professional in vitro diagnostics only
• Quick test result within 15 minutes
• Including workstation for a safe stand of the extraction tubes
• Storage at 2 - 30° C
• Delivery contents: 20 rapid tests

Test Performance

• Bring the sample and the extraction buffer to room temperature (15 - 30° C)
• Remove the test cassette from the sealed foil pouch
• Place the extraction tube in the workstation and add 10 drops (approx. 500 μl) of the extraction reagent into it
• Dip the swab sample into the reagent and turn the swab against the wall of the tube for about 10 seconds while applying slight pressure
• Remove the swab by squeezing it against the wall of the tube and dispose of it safely in a discard container
• Place the dropper cap on the extraction tube and position the test cassette on a clean and level surface
• Add 3 drops (approx. 120 μl) of the solution to the designated sample well and start the timer
• The result can be read after 15 minutes

Delivery Contents

• Test cassettes
• Extraction reagent
• Extraction tube
• Extraction attachments
• Sterile swabs
• Workstation
• Package insert