Agdia has developed a rapid test strip for the detection of Hosta virus X. Designed to deliver on-the-spot results, the Agdia HVX ImmunoStrip takes only minutes to determine if plants are infected with the virus. Use the HVX ImmunoStrip to test before purchasing plants or accepting a shipment as well as monitoring plants throughout the season. The test works with leaf or root material. The easy-to-use, portable strips require no cumbersome technique or equipment and have a guaranteed shelf life of one year. The ImmunoStrip test was validated using over 35 different varieties of hosta.