Rhinovirus test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Rhinovirus test
Detects rhinovirus antigen in nasopharyngeal swab. For professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The rhinovirus test detects human rhinovirus antigens in a respiratory (nasopharyngeal) swab. Rhinovirus is the most common cause of the common cold and can exacerbate asthma or COPD. The test helps distinguish a viral infection and avoids the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 15 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Sensitivity
- 92.3 %
- Specificity
- 95 %
- Accuracy
- 94.1 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-HDYD5G | Swab | Cup | 10 tests |
| AF-8HDKP9 | Nasopharyngeal swab | Cassette | 20 tests |