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Performance of the Alere i influenza A&B assay and mariPOC test for the rapid detection of influenza A and B viruses
Tekijät: Jokela P, Vuorinen T, Waris M, Manninen R
Kustantaja: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
Julkaisuvuosi: 2015
Journal: Journal of Clinical Virology
Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimi: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY
Lehden akronyymi: J CLIN VIROL
Vuosikerta: 70
Aloitussivu: 72
Lopetussivu: 76
Sivujen määrä: 5
ISSN: 1386-6532
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2015.07.294
Conclusions: The mariPOC test proved insensitive for detection of influenza A virus and therefore unsuitable for individual patient diagnosis without confirmatory testing. In contrast, the Alere i Influenza A&B assay was reasonably sensitive and specific for detection of influenza A and B virus, although decreased detection of specimens with low viral load was observed particularly for detection of influenza B virus. Taken together with its rapidity and ease of use, the Alere i influenza A&B assay is a welcome alternative to immunochromatographic rapid influenza detection tests and may provide timely results that enable appropriate patient care and management of patient flow during high-prevalence seasons. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.