Virax Biolabs announced the distribution of a RSV-Influenza-COVID Triple Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kit has been launched in markets accepting the CE mark, such as the European Union. The test kits are for use in both at-home and in point-of-care settings to accurately identify infections related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19 with results typically available in 15 minutes. The specialized diagnostic kits can be found by contacting the company's sales representatives.

While lesser known to the general public than influenza and COVID-19, RSV can be a serious illness. According to the European Health Management Association, RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants and also causes a large number of hospitalizations among the elderly. RSV infection can lead to pneumonia, congestive heart failure and severe symptoms in those with preexisting conditions involving the lungs.

The RSV-Influenza-COVID Triple Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kit is an in vitro immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative and differential detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen from influenza A (including the subtype H1N1), influenza B, RSV and COVID-19 in nasal swab specimens from individuals with or without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect Flu A/B, RSV and /or COVID-19 infections.