Cost implications for the NHS of using the Alere™ i Influenza A & B near patient test with nasal swabs

Cost implications for the NHS of using the Alere™ i Influenza A & B near patient test with nasal swabs

Abstract Background Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. A rapid confirmatory diagnosis of influenza is important, since it is highly transmissible and outbreaks of influenza within the hospital setting increase morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to e...

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Main Authors: A. J. Allen, R. A. O’Leary, S. Davis, S. Graziadio, W. S. Jones, A. J. Simpson, D. A. Price, L. Vale, M. Power
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Diagnostic and Prognostic Research
Subjects:
Near-patient testing
Point-of-care testing
Influenza
Flu
Alere™ i Influenza A & B test
Cost analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41512-018-0031-8

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