Metapneumovirus (HMPV) test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) test
Detects human metapneumovirus antigen in nasopharyngeal swab. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The human metapneumovirus (HMPV) rapid test detects human metapneumovirus antigens in nasopharyngeal swabs. HMPV causes bronchiolitis and pneumonia, especially in young children and the elderly. The test is used as an aid in pediatrics and emergency departments.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 15 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 91.7 %
- Specificity
- 99.1 %
- Accuracy
- 96.5 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-WMFYDE | Swab | Cup | 10 tests |
| AF-TVN5U7 | Nasopharyngeal swab | Cassette | 20 tests |