RSV antigen

RSV antigen test

Syncytial Respiratory Virus (RSV) is the most important virus for upper and lower respiratory tract infections mainly among: children under 5 years of age, seniors and immunocompromised individuals..

What method is used in performing this test?

The RSV antigen test is performed on the basis of a throat and nasal swab with a rapid, qualitative immunochromatography test. RSV is highly contagious often assuming the nature of epidemics.

The RSV virus is highly contagious often assuming the nature of epidemics

When should the test be done?

The period of onset of symptoms is 4-6 days. Antigen testing can be performed as early as the first few days after the onset of symptoms indicating a respiratory infection.

The test can be performed in the first few days after the onset of symptoms indicating a respiratory infection