Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Screening to support a diagnosis of RSV infection
RSV infection shares many symptoms with influenza and bacterial respiratory infections. RSV testing helps distinguish these infections, reducing the risk of unnecessary exposure to antiviral drugs or antibiotics.
- Diagnosis diseases
- Acute Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection
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Available Instruments
About Using Reagent
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Sample Types
Nasopharyngeal swab -
Reaction Time
10 mins -
Detection Range
Qualitative output -
Indication
Acute Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection
In Your Medical Field
RSV infection has an epidemic cycle and infection symptoms similar to the flu and is especially fatal to infants, the elderly, and patients with weakened immune systems. RSV tests can help clinical practitioners without access to a PCR diagnose RSV and provide treatment plans accordingly.