Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, especially among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.  Discovered in 2001, HMPV is in the Pneumoviridae family.

Symptoms commonly associated with HMPV include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. Clinical symptoms of HMPV infection may progress to bronchitis or pneumonia and are similar to other viruses that cause upper and lower respiratory infections.  The estimated incubation period is 3 to 6 days, and the median duration of illness can vary depending upon severity but is similar to other respiratory infections caused by viruses.

The HMPV Rapid Test (Nasopharyngeal Swab) is a rapid test to qualitatively detect the presence of human metapneumovirus antigens in nasopharyngeal swab. The test uses antibodies specific for human metapneumovirus virus to selectively detect human metapneumovirus Virus antigens in nasopharyngeal swab specimens.