Key result
The SD Bioline rapid antigen test demonstrated a sensitivity of 61.9% and specificity of 96.8% for influenza A, and a sensitivity of 54.5% and specificity of 100% for influenza B.
Why the study?
Does the SD Bioline rapid antigen test accurately detect influenza A and B viruses in respiratory specimens from children and adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=295)
Does the SD Bioline rapid antigen test accurately detect influenza A and B viruses in respiratory specimens from children and adults?
The SD Bioline rapid antigen test demonstrates moderate sensitivity and high specificity for the rapid detection of influenza A and B viruses.
High specificity supports ruling in influenza on positives; moderate sensitivity leaves open need for confirmatory testing and further validation.
The performance of the SD Bioline rapid antigen test kit for influenza virus detection was evaluated with 295 respiratory specimens during the influenza season. The overall sensitivity and specificity of the SD Bioline test were 61.9% and 96.8% for the influenza A virus antigen and 54.5% and 100% for the influenza B virus antigen, respectively. The results were consistent with peak influenza activities.
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Yoo et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Influenza (n=295). SD Bioline rapid antigen test kit was evaluated on Sensitivity and specificity for influenza A and B virus antigens. The SD Bioline rapid antigen test demonstrated a sensitivity of 61.9% and specificity of 96.8% for influenza A, and a sensitivity of 54.5% and specificity of 100% for influenza B.
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