Detection of RSV and influenza viruses, distinguishing A and B viruses by RT-PCR (rapid tests)

Detection of RSV and influenza viruses

Qualitative nasopharyngeal swab test detecting the virus RSV as well as influenza A and B viruses.

Respiratory virus detection

• RSV - a syncytial respiratory virus that attacks the upper and lower respiratory tract, particularly in children under the age of 5 years old and those who are older and/or have low immunity. The virus is highly contagious, and infections are often epidemic in nature epidemic.
• Flu A and B - an acute syndrome with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused by infection with the virus influenza. Depending on the structure of the nucleoproteid antigen, the following are distinguished several types of the virus are distinguished: A, B, C,D. The most common for the disease symptoms in humans are responsible for the influenza A virus and its subtypes, as well as the virus B type. Infection can take the form of an epidemic or pandemic.

What method is used in performing this test ?"

The test involves the detection of genetic material, RNA of viruses by real-time RT-PCR method. This method is characterized by high sensitivity and specificity.

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.