Low sensitivity of rapid diagnostic test for influenza.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
The QuickVue Influenza A+B Test (Quidel) was used to test nasal swab specimens obtained from persons with influenza-like illness in 3 different populations. Compared with reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, the test sensitivity was low for all populations (median, 27%; range, 19%-32%), whereas the specificity was high (median, 97%; range, 96%-99.6%).
Medical subject headings
- Immunoassay
- Influenza, Human