Original articleRapid antigen detection test for respiratory syncytial virus diagnosis as a diagnostic toolTeste rápido de detecção de antígenos para o diagnóstico do Vírus Sincicial Respiratório como ferramenta de diagnóstico

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the QuickVue® RSV Test Kit (QUIDEL Corp, CA, USA) as a screening tool for respiratory syncytial virus in children with acute respiratory disease in comparison with the indirect immunofluorescence assay as gold standard. In Brazil, rapid antigen detection tests for respiratory syncytial virus are not routinely utilized as a diagnostic tool, except for the diagnosis of dengue and influenza.