ID NOW Molecular RSV Tests
(24 Tests)
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ID NOW™ RSV delivers molecular RSV results in 13 minutes or less on the unique ID NOW™ platform. Traditional laboratory methods and rapid antigen testing for RSV diagnosis have considerable shortcomings in terms of turnaround time or performance. ID NOW™ RSV detects 25% more true positives than Rapid Antigen Detection Tests (RADTs) and allows you to make real-time clinical decisions which impact patient care.
BENEFITS
- Now CLIA Waived
- 25% more true positives than RADTs3,4
- Offers exceptional performance
- Early call for positive results
- Gives you the confidence to make clinical decisions sooner
- Eliminates interpretation and transcription errors
- Enables prompt initiation of infection control measures
- Facilitates effective patient management
- Small footprint enables ease of use in any healthcare setting
- Effective tool for Antimicrobial Stewardship initiatives
Manufacturer #: 435000
Brand: ID NOW™
Manufacturer: Alere
Country of Origin: United States
Application: CLIA Waived
For Use With: For ID NOW™ Instrument US
Kit Contents: Test Base, Sample Receiver, Transfer Cartridge, Sterile Nasopharyngeal Swab, Positive Control Swab, Negative Control Swab, Plastic Disposable Pipette, Package Insert, Quick Reference Instructions
Number of Tests: 24 Tests
Reading Type: Machine Read
Sample Type: Nasopharyngeal Swab Sample
Test Format: Test Base
Test Name: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Test (RSV)
Test Type: Molecular Diagnostic
Time to Results: 15 Minute Results
UNSPSC Code: 41116144
Features
- ID NOW™ RSV detects the RSV virus in nasopharyngeal (NP) swab samples using Alere’s proprietary Molecular In Minutes™ isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology (iNAT)
- ID NOW™ i RSV is a rapid (less than 15 minutes), instrument-based isothermal test for the qualitative detection of RSV A and RSV B from nasopharyngeal swabs and nasopharyngeal swabs eluted in viral transport media
- It is comprised of a Sample Receiver, containing elution buffer, a Test Base, comprising two sealed reaction tubes, each containing a lyophilized pellet, a Transfer Cartridge for transfer of the eluted sample to the Test Base
- The reaction tubes in the Test Base contain the reagents required for amplification of RSV A and RSV B, respectively, as well as an internal control
