Rapid Influenza Antigen Test for Diagnosis of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

Rapid Influenza Antigen Test for Diagnosis of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

We compared the QuickVue Influenza test with PCR for diagnosing pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in 404 persons with influenza-like illness. Overall sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 66%, 84%, 84%, and 64%, respectively. Rapid test results should be interpreted cautiousl...

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Main Authors: Janice K. Louie, Hugo Guevara, Erica Boston, Melissa Dahlke, Maria Nevarez, Tong Kong, Robert Schechter, Carol A. Glaser, David P. Schnurr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Influenza
swine
pandemic (H1N1) 2009
viruses
respiratory infections
rapid antigen
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/5/09-1794_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/5/09-1794_article

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