- Designed for the rapid, qualitative detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleoprotein antigen from nasopharyngeal swab and nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash specimens from symptomatic patients
Key Features:
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Rapid Results:
- Can provide positive results in as few as 3 minutes, with negative results typically available in 15 minutes
- This is crucial for timely diagnosis and patient management, especially for vulnerable populations like infants and the elderly
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CLIA Waived for certain age groups:
- The RSV test is CLIA waived for children less than 7 years of age, making it suitable for use in various point-of-care settings
- For patients 7 to 19 years of age, it may be classified as CLIA moderate complexity
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Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA) Technology:
- Utilizes immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology for high sensitivity and specificity in detecting RSV
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Objective and Automated Results:
- The Sofia 2 Analyzer eliminates subjective visual interpretation, providing consistent and reliable digital results
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Room Temperature Storage:
Test kits can usually be stored at room temperature, simplifying storage requirements in clinics and labs
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Sample Types:
- Primarily uses nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs and nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash specimens
Contents:
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Leased Sofia 2 Fluorescent Immunoassay Analyzer:
- This is the main instrument (PST-QUI-20299) that reads and interprets the fluorescent immunoassay test cassettes
- Provides objective and automated results
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Sofia 2 Installation Pack:
- Contains:
- QuickStart Guide
- Calibration Cassette
- Addendum for the Sofia 2 Analyzer, essential for setting up and calibrating the instrument
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Sofia RSV FIA Test Kits:
- These are the actual test cassettes used with the Sofia 2 analyzer to detect RSV antigens
- Each kit contains 25 individual tests, meaning you get a total of 75 tests with this starter kit
