BD Veritor System -
CLIA-Waived for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B
Proven Performance vs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- PCR is the highest sensitivity standard available
- BD Veritor System vs PCR — CLIA-waived kit: nasal swab results
Also cleared for use with nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs – see package insert
- Agreement of the BD Veritor System and viral culture vs PCR in BD's US clinical
trials1
- Positive agreement vs PCR for current visually read rapid tests ranges from 10%-70%2
- Test device is ready to insert into Reader 10 minutes after sample is added
References: 1. Data on file. Becton, Dickinson and Company.
2. Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic
Tests. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
http://cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/clinician_guidance_ridt.htm#interpretation
Accessed November 14, 2011.
