Abstract
We evaluated a new rapid influenza diagnostic test for the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus by using real-time reverse transcription-PCR (rRT-PCR) and viral culture. The sensitivities were 68.5% and 64.5%, and the specificities were 98.4% and 97.6%, respectively. This kit should be used with caution, and negative results should be verified by a confirmative test.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / genetics
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Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / growth & development
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Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
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Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
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Influenza, Human / virology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / methods*
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Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Virology / methods*
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Virus Cultivation / methods
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Young Adult