Catalog # 751330 – 32 tests

Description

Rapid, qualitative, one-step immunoassay for the detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) antigens (fusion protein or nucleoprotein) in human respiratory samples.

Features
- Rapid detection: results within 15 minutes.
- Easy and unitary procedure.
- No centrifugation required.
- Built-in procedural control on each card.
- Ready-to-use reagents that can be stored at room temp.
- Closed system for safe disposal

Kit Components
Test strip, Conjugate tube, Sample Diluent (Negative Control), plastic pipettes.
External Positive control available separately (Catalog. # 751110)

PROCEDURE (please refer to the Package Insert for complete procedure)

Sample processing
A.  Nasal wash, nasopharyngeal aspirate or swab specimens in transport media:
1. Mix the sample with the vortex or using a pipette
2. Add 3 drops (100 µL) of Sample Diluent to the Conjugate Tube
3. Add 100 µL of the patient Sample to the Conjugate Tube and mix
B. Nasal and nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected without transport media
1. Add 5-8 drops (300-500 µL) of Sample Diluent to the Conjugate Tube
2. Dip the swab into the Conjugate Tube and rotate 3 times. Squeeze the swab to release as much liquid as possible. Mix the sample.

Test Protocol
1. Insert the Test Strip in the Conjugate Tube. Incubate at RT for 15 minutes
2. Read results within one minute

Storage

The kit must be stored at 2-25°C.

Additional Information

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