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    J Clin Microbiol. 2010 Jan;48(1):290-1. Epub 2009 Nov 4.

    Comparison of a rapid antigen test with nucleic acid testing during cocirculation of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 2009 and seasonal influenza A/H3N2.

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    Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Laboratory Services, Level 3, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, Australia. jen.kok@swahs.health.nsw.gov.au

    Abstract

    The rapid diagnosis of influenza is critical in optimizing clinical management. Rapid antigen tests have decreased sensitivity in detecting pandemic influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus compared to seasonal influenza A subtypes (53.4% versus 74.2%, P < 0.001). Nucleic acid tests should be used to detect pandemic influenza virus when rapid antigen tests are negative.

    PMID:
    19889892
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
    PMCID: PMC2812250
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