- An in-office, CLIA-waived diagnostic tool designed to detect adenoviral antigens (hexon proteins) in human eye fluid that is primarily used by eye care and medical professionals for the rapid identification of viral "pink eye"
Uses
- Pink Eye Diagnosis:
- Identifies the root cause of acute conjunctivitis directly from eye fluid (tear) samples
- Patient Triage:
- Assists clinicians in the immediate identification and isolation of contagious individuals to prevent disease spread in waiting rooms and schools
Features
- Speed & Efficiency:
- Delivers highly accurate visual results in just 10 minutes, allowing for a "test and treat" approach in a single office visit
- Accuracy:
- Features an established clinical accuracy rate with 90% sensitivity and 96% specificity
- Ease of Use:
- Utilizes direct sampling micro-filtration and a lateral flow format requiring minimal staff training
- Convenience:
- All necessary testing components are pre-packaged in the kit, and no additional equipment or refrigeration is required
Benefits
- Stops the Spread:
- Minimizes the risk of viral transmission to other patients, family members, and medical staff by quickly confirming active infections
- Reduces Antibiotic Overuse:
- Prevents the inappropriate prescription of antibiotics—which are ineffective against viruses—thereby reducing patient side effects and antibiotic resistance
- Eliminates Guesswork:
- Overcomes the common issue of visual misdiagnosis (which can occur in up to 50% of conjunctivitis cases), providing definitive confirmation before the patient leaves the exam room
