Clearview RSV is a
simple,
immunochromatographic
assay to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
infections in children less than 6 years and adults over age
60.
Clearly different
Clearview RSV provides a simple, rapid method for the diagnosis
of RSV.
- Fast: results are available in just
15 minutes
- Easy: requires no hands-on time
- Reliable: provides highly accurate
results and includes built-in control
- Flexible: can be used with either
nasal wash or nasopharyngeal (NP) swab samples
Clearly
better
The rapid, accurate results provided by Clearview RSV enable
fast, informed treatment decisions that can result in improved
patient care.
- Critical care instructions can be provided to patients prior to
the child leaving the pediatrician's office
- Valuable information can be obtained prior to hospital
admission to help control the spread of RSV infections
- Reduces the risk of more serious illness in elderly
patients
Clearview® RSV Testing Procedure
Gently agitate the nasal swab or aspirate
sample. For swab sample, roll the swab against the inside of the
transport tube or specimen container as you remove it and discard
the used swab.
Fill the disposable pipette to the second notch
(160 µL) with the nasal swab solution or nasal aspirate and add
entire contents to extraction tube.
Add 4 free-falling drops of R1 to the
extraction tube while holding the bottle vertically over the tube
and gently swirl the extraction tube to mix the sample and R1.
Draw entire contents of the extraction tube up
into a clean disposable pipette and squeeze the entire contents
onto the sample well of the test device.
The test results should be read between 15 and
25 minutes after applying the extracted sample to the test device.
For full instructions, see package insert.
About RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of upper and
lower respiratory tract infections and the major cause of
bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and children. Infections and
outbreaks due to RSV typically occur yearly in the fall, winter,
and spring. While RSV can cause significant respiratory illness in
older children and adults, the disease tends to be milder in these
populations than in infants and young children.
Rapid identification and diagnosis of RSV has become more
important due to the availability of effective antimicrobial
therapy. Rapid identification can lead to reductions in hospital
stays, antimicrobial use, and the cost of hospital
care.1
Reference
- Williams KM, Jackson MA, Hamilton M. Rapid diagnostic testing
for URIs in children: impact on physician decision making and cost.
Infect Med. 2002;19(3):109-111.