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mariPOC® respi test for influenza-like illnesses

The mariPOC® respi test covers 11 pathogens for detection of influenza-like illnesses with laboratory level performance. The test is performed from either minimally invasive nasopharyngeal swab samples or aspirate samples. Over ¾ of positive samples are reported in only 20 minutes allowing treatment decision making without delays. Low positive and negative results are reported within 2 hours.

Test panel:

  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus
  • Human coronavirus OC43
  • Human metapneumovirus
  • Human bocavirus
  • Parainfluenza virus type 1
  • Parainfluenza virus type 2
  • Parainfluenza virus type 3
  • Adenovirus
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae

 

Sample pretreatment –  Nasopharyngeal swab

1. Take a sample from the nasopharynx with flocked swab (Copan or MWE) and insert the swab into a test tube
2. Dispense sample buffer and vortex
3. Insert the bar coded test tube into the analyser for automated analysis

►  Test procedure for nasopharyngeal swab samples in respiratory tract infections

 

Sample pretreatment – Nasopharyngeal aspirate

1. Take 300 ul of aspirate sample
2. Dispense sample buffer and vortex

3. Insert the bar coded test tube into the analyser for automated analysis

► Test procedure for nasopharyngeal aspirates in respiratory tract infections