screenme.science verifies RSV antigen self-tests performed at home, so kindergartens, schools, care providers and households with infants can screen for RSV without a clinic visit.
RSV screening: applications and considerations
RSV is a major winter respiratory virus, most dangerous for infants, young children and older adults, and it circulates alongside influenza. Self-tests that detect RSV are now available, usually as combination kits with influenza and COVID-19.
Compatible test kits
The service works with any standard antigen self-test (nasal swab) that includes RSV. Most RSV self-tests are 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 combination kits.
Applications of RSV screening
Kindergartens and nurseries screen during a wave. Care homes screen their visitors and staff. Households and programmes protecting infants screen at home. Paediatric and elderly-care programmes screen between visits.
Screening procedures for young children
A parent performs the test on camera and screenme.science verifies the procedure and ties the screening to the enrolled child.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a stand-alone RSV self-test?
Most consumer RSV tests are combination kits; screenme.science verifies whichever kit is used.
Who can perform the test on an infant?
A parent or carer, on camera.
What should we do with a positive result?
Follow your national health guidance; screenme.science records the result, it does not advise on treatment.