- Used with the Sofia and Sofia 2 benchtop analyzers to detect Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) nucleoprotein antigens
Uses
- RSV Detection:
- Rapid qualitative detection of RSV antigens in symptomatic patients (primarily pediatric populations) using nasopharyngeal swabs or nasal/nasopharyngeal aspirate and wash specimens
- Point-of-Care Diagnostics:
- Designed for healthcare providers, clinics, and laboratories to diagnose RSV in a single patient visit
Features
- Advanced Technology:
- Uses advanced immunofluorescence-based lateral-flow technology to deliver automated, highly objective, and accurate results
- Fast Time-to-Result:
- Positive results can be read in as few as 3 minutes; negative results are confirmed in 15 minutes
- CLIA Complexity:
- CLIA-waived for children younger than 7 years of age, moderately complex for patients aged 7 to less than 19
- Dual Work Modes:
- Accommodates both busy and low-volume clinics with adjustable, walk-away automation so users can multitask
- Connectivity & Barcoding:
- Features an onboard barcode scanner for accurate patient/operator tracking and can integrate with Virena cloud connectivity for real-time de-identified data management
Benefits
- High Sensitivity & Specificity:
- Provides reliable clinical confidence comparable to traditional molecular and viral culture methods
- Convenient Storage:
- Test cassettes are self-contained and store at room temperature, requiring no refrigeration or reagent warm-up times
- Workflow Efficiency:
- Requires less than 1 minute of hands-on time, and the self-contained cassette design minimizes contamination and procedural errors
- Consolidated Testing:
- Compatible with the Influenza A+B Extraction Reagent, allowing you to use a single patient sample to run both RSV and Flu A+B tests simultaneously
