ImmuView® S. pneumoniae and Legionella is the only Antigen test able to identify both S. pneumoniae and Legionella at the same time – with just one test
Quick, accurate and easy diagnosis is vital because S. pneumoniae is a leading cause of community acquired pneumonia. And Legionella causes costly hospital and ICU admissions. Not only that, the symptoms are difficult to tell apart – a huge challenge, as the treatment for each disease is different.
Get results fast in 3 simple steps
Add the sample to the test tube
Add the running buffer
and whirl gently
Insert the test and wait
just 15 minutes
Find your question, click to get the answer
How many tests in the kit?
22 test strips in a kit
How many controls in a Kit?
1 positive and 1 negative control
Is there any additional equipment needed to run a test?
Yes, a timer.
It only takes 15 minutes for a result, so a timer is needed. A standard sterile container is needed, for when the test is complete
How often do you run the controls? How does this fit into our lab policy?
A positive and a negative control does not need to be performed every time the kit is used. We recommend each control is tested once when the kit is opened.
Additional control tests may be run if required by QA policy.
500 µl of each control is provided and each test requires 120 µl .
Which do you put in first, the positive or negative control?
It does not matter which control tube is tested first. Prepare the samples and controls in their individual tubes according to the method, and then add one test strip to each tube. Wait 15 minutes and the test result should be read within 5 minutes after that.
What is the volume of urine pipetted?
120µl of urine is used for the test (3 drops of 40µl each)
When is the best time to collect the sample?
Morning urine samples are preferred as the concentration of antigens will be highest. But the test can also be used with sample collected throughout the day.
How can you tell that the test is working?
It is very simple to see if the test is working.
If the control line on the strip is purple/grey, the test is working
If there is no control line on the strip, the test is invalid, and the sample should be retested.
Please notice, that a faint line for either S. pneumoniae or Legionella should be considered a positive sample
On the lid of the box you can easily see how the ImmuView strips should be interpreted, or you can watch the short video on this page to learn more.
Can we use the ImmuView test on frozen samples?
The test has been validated for use with frozen samples stored for up to 2 weeks at -20°C.
Samples which has been frozen for a longer period of time, may result in a decrease in sensitivity of the assay.
Should you boil the positive samples?
The kit does not require boiling
However, you can boil the sample to confirm a positive result, if the result is invalid, or if the urine sample contains visible blood.
Please refer to the IFU in the packaging for further explanation
Can we remove the test strips by hand?
Yes – simply grab the top end of the strip and remove the strips from the tube. It is very easy.
Do not touch the test area where the lines become visible, or the bottom of the strip. Please see the video of how to use ImmuView, where the entire process of collecting a sample is shown.
We cannot see the sample and buffer moving up the test strip, should we add more running buffer?
Do not add more buffer as this will dilute the sample. Wait until the end of 15 minutes and if the control line is not visible, repeat the test. If this happens again, contact SSI Diagnostica.
How do I read the results?
The results are read by eye. Any blue or red line is regarded as positive, even if the line is faint. Please see the video of how to use ImmuView®, where you can see how to read and interpret the result
Do you have a Reader?
Yes – please go to http://info.ssidiagnostica.dk/immuview-reader, to learn about our reader option
Is there a specific symptom that differentiate a Streptococcus pneumoniae and a Legionella infection?
The clinical symptoms are to a large extent the same. This is one of the main reasons why it makes perfect sense to test for both Streptococcus pneumoniae and a Legionella infection with just 1 ImmuView test.
Does the Legionella part of the strip only detect serogroup 1?
The ImmuView® S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila has been shown to detect other non-serogroup 1 Legionella7
How do I order the kit?
Please send us an email, and we will contact you. Emails can be send to: info@ssidiagnostica.com
Alternatively use one of the options on the webpage to order a sample and we will then contact you
Are there any age limitations with this kit?
The ImmuView S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila has been validated for samples from children above 8 years of age.
Is it possible to use urine samples where boric acid has been added?
Yes
Is the test able to detect pneumococcus in synovial fluid?
The test has not been validated for use with synovial fluid.
Is the test able to detect pneumococcus in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Yes test has been validated for use with CSF samples.
The efficacy and safety of ImmuView® tests are fully supported by clinical data and documentation.
Urine samples
The clinical sensitivity and specificity were obtained by testing
retrospective urine samples.
| Urine | IMMUVIEW® SENSITIVITY | OTHER RAPID TESTS SENSITIVITY |
| S. pneumoniae | 85% (60/71) | 77% (55/71) |
| L.pneumophila SG1 | 89% (88/99) | 72% (71/99) |
Positive agreement with other UAT
S. pneumoniae positive agreement was made in a sample population containing blood culture positive samples. L. pneumophila positive agreement was made in a sample population containing culture and/or PCR positive samples.
| S. pneumoniae Comparator Blood culture positive samples | Comparator | ||
| Positive | Negative | ||
| ImmuView® | Positive | 58 | 5 |
| Negative | 2 | 11 | |
| Total | 60 | 16 | |
| Positive agreement 97% (58/60 CL: 89-99%) | |||
| L. pneumophila culture and/or PCR positive | Comparator | ||
| Positive | Negative | ||
| ImmuView® | Positive | 64 | 10 |
| Negative | 1 | 8 | |
| Total | 65 | 18 | |
| Positive agreement 97% (58/60 CL: 89-99%) | |||
Negative agreement with UAT
S. pneumoniae negative agreement was made in a sample population containing
non-pneumococcal cases (n = 90 bacteremic samples and n =6 non-bacteremic)6
L. pneumophila negative agreement was made in a sample population
prescreened with urinary antigen EIA. All samples included in the pool showed
a negative result when using the comparator (urinary antigen EIA)7
| 96 non-pneumococcal cases | Comparator | ||
| Positive | Negative | ||
| ImmuView® | Positive | 3 | 0 |
| Negative | 0 | 93 | |
| Total | 3 | 93 | |
| Negative agreement 100% (93/93 CL: 96-100%) | |||
| Negative urinary antigen EIAdirected at L. pneumophila sg. 1 | Comparator | ||
| Positive | Negative | ||
| ImmuView® | Positive | 0 | 0 |
| Negative | 0 | 456 | |
| Total | 0 | 456 | |
| Negative agreement 100% (456/456 CL: 96-100%) | |||
Cerebral Fluid (CSF) Samples
Sensitivity was tested with culture positive samples and spiked samples. Specificity was tested with culture positive samples for other bacteria, culture negative and donor samples.
| CSF | ImmuView® Sensitivity | ImmuView® Specificity |
| S. pneumoniae | 100% (27/27) | 100% (205/205) |
6. C. S. Jørgensen, S. A. Uldumb, J. F. Sørensenc, I. C. Skovsted, S. Otte, and P. L. Elverdal.; Journal of Microbiological Methods 116 (2015) 33-36
The following countries have national guidelines which recommends testing for Pneumococcus and Legionella. Download or read the guidelines below.
Store at room temperature. Expiry date is printed on the package.
| Article number | Product | Number of tests | Packing |
| 95389 | ImmuView® S. pnemoniae and L. pneumophila Antigen Test | 22 | 1 box |
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