Clearview® RSV

Clearview® RSV is an in vitro rapid immunoassay intended for the rapid, qualitative detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) directly from nasopharyngeal swab and nasal aspirate specimens in children less than 6 years and adults over the age of 60. The test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of acute respiratory syncytial virus infection in patients with symptoms consistent with RSV infection.

Benefits

Clearview® RSV provides a simple, rapid, accurate method for the diagnosis of RSV, enabling fast, informed treatment decisions for adults over 60 as well as children under 6.

  • Actionable: Valuable information can be obtained before hospital admission to help control the spread of RSV infections.

  • Fast: Results available in just 15 minutes.

  • Easy: Requires no hands-on time.

  • Flexible: Can be used with adults over 60 as well as children under 6.

  • Reliable: Provides highly accurate results and includes built-in controls.

  • Convenient: Can be used with either nasal aspirates or nasopharyngeal swab samples.

  • Reassuring: Parents can be given critical care instructions before leaving the pediatrician’s office.

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Specifications

  • Method: Lateral Flow

  • Time to Result: 15 minutes

  • Storage: 2-30°C

  • Shelf Life: 12 months

  • Sensitivity: 93.3%*

  • Specificity: 97.7%*

  • Sample Type: Nasopharyngeal swabs or aspirates

  • Kit Size: 20 tests

  • Kit Contents:

    • 20 Test devices

    • 20 Extraction Tubes

    • 40 Disposable Pipettes

    • 2mL R1 (Extraction Reagent Solution)

    • 1mL PC (Positive Control Reagent)

    • 1mL NC (Negative Control Reagent)

    • 1 Package Insert

  • CE Marked

  • Available in 6 languages

*In a prospective study of nasal aspirates and nasopharyngeal samples, the sensitivity and specificity were 93.3% and 97.7% respectively compared to DFA, tissue culture and EIA.

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References

For more information about RSV, please see the following links:

US CDC - http://www.cdc.gov//rsv/

UK HPA - http://www.hpa.org.uk//Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/RespiratorySyncytialVirus/

Japanese IDSC Weekly Surveillance -http://idsc.nih.go.jp//idwr/kanja/weeklygraph/21RSV-e.html

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