Parainfluenza virus (HPIV) test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Parainfluenza virus (HPIV) test
Detects human parainfluenza virus antigen in nasopharyngeal swab. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The parainfluenza virus (HPIV) rapid test detects human parainfluenza virus antigens in a nasopharyngeal swab. HPIV frequently causes croup (laryngotracheobronchitis), bronchiolitis, and pneumonia in children. The test helps in pediatrics and emergency departments to identify the causative agent of a viral infection.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 15 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 90 %
- Specificity
- 99.2 %
- Accuracy
- 96 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-DM769V | Swab | Cup | 10 tests |
| AF-38T39X | Nasopharyngeal swab | Cassette | 20 tests |