RSV POC Test Kit – QuickVue (Box of 20 Tests)

Description

• The QuickVue RSV Test is a dipstick immunoassay which allows for the rapid, qualitative detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigen (viral fusion protein) directly from nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or nasal/nasopharyngeal wash specimens for symptomatic pediatric patients (eighteen years of age and younger). The test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of acute respiratory syncytial viral infections. It is recommended that negative test results be confirmed by cell culture. Negative results do not preclude RSV infection and it is recommended that they not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other management decisions. The test is intended for professional and laboratory use.
• Results in 15 minutes, or less
• Room temperature storage (24 months from date of manufacture)
• Built-in positive and negative controls confirm the test has performed properly
• Positive and negative external controls provided in the kit
• Two color result
• 3 step procedure
• Individually packaged for convenient single-use testing and disposal
• Nasopharyngeal Aspirate:
  • Sensitivity: 99%
  • Specificity: 92%
  • Accuracy:94%
• Nasopharyngeal Wash:
  • Sensitivity: 83%
  • Specificity: 90%
  • Accuracy:87%

Contents Include:

• Individually packaged test strips (20): Mouse monoclonal anti-RSV viral fusion protein and control line protein
• Extraction reagent bottle (1): With detergents and 0.2% sodium azide
• Extraction tubes (20)
• Disposable droppers (20)
• Nasopharyngeal swabs (20)
• Positive RSV control swab (1): Swab is coated with non-infectious RSV antigen
• Negative control swab (1): Swab is coated with formalin-inactivated, non-infectious Streptococcus C antigen
• Package insert (1)
• Quick reference instructions (1)

How To Use QuickVue RSV POC Test

Using the test is simple, and each kit comes with everything you need to complete the process. Detailed and illustrated instructions are also included.

Follow these steps to administer this RSV test :

1. Nasopharyngeal Swab Method:
   • To collect a nasopharyngeal swab sample, carefully insert the swab into the nostril and using gentle rotation, push the swab into the posterior nasopharynx.
   • Gently rotate the swab three times, then remove it from the nasopharynx.
2. Nasopharyngeal Aspirate Method:
   • Instill a few drops of sterile saline into the nostril to be suctioned.
   • Insert the flexible plastic tubing along the nostril floor, parallel to the palate.
   • After entering the nasopharynx, aspirate the secretions while removing the tubing.
   • The procedure should be repeated for the other nostril if inadequate secretions were obtained from the first nostril.
3. Nasal/Nasopharyngeal Wash Method:
   • Follow your Institution’s Protocol for obtaining wash specimens. Use the minimal amount of saline that your procedure allows, as excess volume will dilute the amount of antigen in the specimen.
   • The following are examples of procedures used by clinicians:
     • The child should sit in the parent’s lap facing forward, with the child’s head against the parent’s chest. Fill the syringe or aspiration bulb with the minimal volume of saline required per the subject’s size and age. Instill the saline into one nostril while the head is tilted back. Aspirate the wash specimen back into the syringe or bulb. The aspirated wash sample will likely be at least 1 cc in volume.
     • Alternatively, following instillation of the saline, tilt the child’s head forward and let the saline drain out into a clean collection cup.

What are the Quality Controls? 

• Built-in Control Features:
  • The QuickVue RSV Test contains built-in procedural control features. The manufacturer’s recommendation for daily control is to document these built-in procedural controls for the first sample tested each day.
  • The two-color result format provides a simple interpretation for positive and negative results. The appearance of a blue procedural Control Line provides several forms of positive control by demonstrating sufficient flow has occurred and the functional integrity of the Test Strip was maintained. If the blue procedural Control Line does not develop within 15 minutes, the test result is considered invalid.
  • A built-in negative control is provided by the clearing of red background color, verifying that the test has been performed correctly. Within 15 minutes, the result area should be white to light pink and allow the clear interpretation of the test result. If background color remains and interferes with interpretation of the test result, the result is considered invalid. Should this occur, review the procedure and repeat the test with a new Test Strip.
• External Quality Control
  • External controls may also be used to demonstrate that the reagents and assay procedure perform properly.
  • Quidel recommends that positive and negative controls be run once for each untrained operator, once for each new shipment of kits – provided that each different lot received in the shipment is tested – and as deemed additionally necessary by your internal quality control procedures, and in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations or accreditation requirements.
  • The Nasopharyngeal Swab Test Procedure described in this Package Insert should be used when testing the external controls.
  • If the controls do not perform as expected, repeat the test or contact Quidel Technical Support before testing patient specimens. Note that the External Positive Control Swab provided in the kit is a moderately high positive sample which may not represent the performance of a low positive RSV specimen in the QuickVue RSV Test.

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