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The QuickVue® RSV test allows for the rapid, qualitative detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) directly from nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate and/or nasal wash specimens for symptomatic patients eighteen years of age and younger. The test is intended for use as an aid in the rapid diagnosis of acute respiratory syncytial viral infections. Negative test results should be confirmed by cell culture. The test is intended for professional and laboratory use.

Nasopharyngeal swabs, nasopharyngeal aspirate and/or nasal washes serve as specimens for this test. The patient specimen is placed in a tube containing Extraction Reagent, during which time the virus particles in the specimen are disrupted, exposing internal viral antigens. After extraction, the Test Strip is placed in the Extraction Tube for 15 minutes. During this time, the extracted specimen will react with the reagents in the Test Strip. If the extracted specimen contains RSV antigens, a pink-to-red Test Line along with a blue procedural Control Line will appear on the Test Strip. If RSV viral antigens are not present, or present at very low levels, only a blue procedural Control Line will appear. If no blue procedural Control Line develops, the result is considered invalid.