SARS Cov-2, RSV, influenza A/B antigens, rapid combo cassette test performed at the collection point

Qualitative nasopharyngeal swab testing detects 4 types of viruses:

• RSV- a respiratory syncytial virus attacks the upper and lower respiratory tract, particularly in children as young as 5 years old. It can also cause infections in adults, especially the elderly and/or immunocompromised. The virus is highly contagious, and infections are often epidemic in nature.
• SARS CoV-2 - the severe respiratory distress syndrome virus that causes COVID-19 disease. Most often manifested by flu-like symptoms, the infection can also be asymptomatic, but in any case the virus is highly contagious and has the character of a rapidly spreading pandemic.
• Flu A and B - an acute syndrome with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused by infection with the influenza virus. Depending on the structure of the nucleoproteid antigen, several types of the virus are distinguished: A, B, C,D. The influenza A virus and its subtypes, as well as the type B virus, are most often responsible for the disease symptoms in humans. Infection can take the form of an epidemic or pandemic.

What method is used in performing this test ?

The test is performed with a chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid proteins of SARS-CoV-2 virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza A virus and/or influenza B virus in nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs

When should the test be performed?

The test should be performed in the first few days after the onset of symptoms of respiratory tract infection.

The test should be performed in the first few days after the onset of symptoms of respiratory tract infection

 

The test result is available within 15-20 minutes.