Fast identification of acute respiratory infections
This quick, all-in-one diagnostic tool is designed for use at the point of care. It effectively detects significant acute respiratory infections and helps distinguish between bacterial and viral causes.
Introducing FebriDxŪ: Feeling Under the Weather?
Are you experiencing symptoms, but unsure of the cause? With the FebriDxŪ test, our pharmacists can assist you in identifying the problem and provide relief within just 10 minutes.
FebriDx® is a simple pinprick blood test that can detect Viral and Bacterial infections within just 10 minutes. Through unique technology, FebriDx® is able to determine what kind of infection you have to help us pin down what’s causing your ailments. With up to 99% accuracy, we can administer a test to quickly determine what’s causing your symptoms and use our expertise to help you find treatment or relief. Don’t suffer in silence or wait days to visit your GP to find out what’s wrong, visit Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy today for this appointment free service!
FebriDxŪ is a quick and straightforward test, requiring just a small blood sample from a finger prick, and it can detect both viral and bacterial infections within 10 minutes. Utilising advanced technology, FebriDxŪ identifies the type of infection responsible for your symptoms. With an accuracy rate of up to 99%, we can rapidly determine the cause of your illness and offer expert guidance on treatment or symptom relief. There’s no need to endure discomfort or wait for a GP appointment – visit Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy today for this convenient, walk-in service!
Who Should Consider the Test?
If you’ve recently developed respiratory symptoms such as those listed below, the FebriDxŪ test can help identify the cause, so we can help you feel better as quickly as possible:
Cough
Blocked or painful sinuses
Sore throat
Runny nose
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Sneezing
In some cases, the test may show that you don’t have an infection. If that happens, we can recommend products to provide symptomatic relief and help ease your discomfort.
How the Test Works:
The test is a simple, compact device that delivers fast, accurate results with little to no discomfort. There are no nasal swabs or large blood samples involved – in fact, there’s no needle in sight! Our trained pharmacists will use a protected lancet to make a tiny prick on your finger, collecting a small drop of blood that the device will analyse. The entire process takes less than a minute, and results are ready within 10 minutes.
What Can This Test Detect?
The FebriDxŪ Rapid Test identifies your body’s immune response to either a viral or bacterial infection, helping to pinpoint the underlying cause of your symptoms. It can detect a wide range of illnesses, including the following:
MxA positive result (Viral Infections):
Influenza A/B
Adenovirus
RSV 1-2
Parainfluenza Virus 1-4
Metapneumovirus
Herpes simplex
Epstein Barr
Coronavirus
Cytomegalovirus
Rhinovirus
CRP positive result (Bacterial Infections):
Group A & C Beta-Hemolytic Strep
N. gonorrhoeae
C. diphtheriae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Bordetella pertussis
Fusiform bacteria
This comprehensive detection allows our pharmacists to identify the infection type, aiding in quicker and more accurate treatment options.
How Does FebriDxŪ Work?
The FebriDxŪ test uses a multiplex approach, combining two key biomarkers: C-reactive protein (CRP) and myxovirus resistance protein A (MxA), to deliver accurate results for detecting infections.
CRP is a protein that increases in response to inflammation, commonly elevated in both viral and bacterial infections. However, bacterial infections cause a more significant rise in CRP levels. This protein starts to increase 4 to 6 hours after the onset of an infection, with levels corresponding to the severity of the condition.
MxA, on the other hand, is a blood protein triggered by interferon (IFN) alpha and beta cells, which are activated in the presence of viral infections. MxA becomes elevated only during acute viral infections and does not increase in response to bacterial infections.
By combining these two markers, the FebriDxŪ test enhances both the sensitivity and specificity of the results. While CRP alone can indicate inflammation, it cannot reliably differentiate between bacterial and viral infections, especially at lower levels. MxA is specific to viral infections but does not respond to bacterial ones. Together, this dual-biomarker system enables FebriDxŪ to precisely identify whether the infection is viral or bacterial, optimising the accuracy of diagnosis for acute respiratory infections (ARIs).
This combination provides healthcare professionals with the ability to reliably distinguish between the two types of infections, allowing for faster and more targeted treatment.
Availability
Choose your preferred pharmacy to visit their page and enquire about the service, or simply drop in at a time that’s convenient for you – no appointment needed.
