Features of BD Veritor Respiratory Syncytial Virus Test Kit
- Rapid results: The test provides results in just 15 minutes, allowing healthcare providers to quickly diagnose RSV infections and initiate appropriate treatment.
- Easy to use: The test kit is designed to be easy to use, with clear instructions for sample collection, preparation, and testing. The test device is intuitive and does not require any specialized equipment or training to use.
- Accurate: The BD Veritor RSV Test Kit uses lateral flow immunochromatography technology to detect RSV antigens in patient samples. This technology is highly sensitive and specific, providing accurate results even in cases of low viral load.
- Nasal or nasopharyngeal swab: The test kit can be used with either a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab sample, allowing healthcare providers to choose the most appropriate sample collection method for their patients.
- Room temperature storage: The test kit can be stored at room temperature, eliminating the need for refrigeration and making it easier to store and transport.
- CLIA waived: The BD Veritor RSV Test Kit has been waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), meaning that it can be used in a variety of healthcare settings without requiring complex laboratory infrastructure or expertise.
- FDA-approved: The BD Veritor RSV Test Kit is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in healthcare settings, providing assurance of its safety, efficacy, and quality.
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How to use BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of RSV CLIA-waived Kit?
Specimen Collection and Preparation:
- The acceptable specimen for testing with the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of RSV is a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab. It is essential that correct specimen collection and preparation methods be followed.
- Specimens obtained early in the course of the illness will contain the highest viral titers.
- Inadequate specimen collection or improper specimen handling and/or transport may yield a false negative result; therefore, training in specimen collection is highly recommended due to the importance of specimen quality for generating accurate test results.
Specimen Transport and Storage:
Freshly collected specimens should be processed and tested within one hour. It is essential that correct specimen collection and preparation methods be followed.
1. The BD Veritor System RSV Kit includes swabs with a flocked tip for nasopharyngeal specimen collection.
