Key result
The Directigen FluA rapid antigen test demonstrated a sensitivity of 76% to 77% compared to a 3-day flu screening culture and 61% to 66% compared to a 10-day comprehensive respiratory culture.
Why the study?
Does Directigen FluA combined with a 3-day flu screening culture improve detection efficiency for influenza virus?
Observational (n=1,500)
No
Does Directigen FluA combined with a 3-day flu screening culture improve detection efficiency for influenza virus?
Directigen FluA combined with a 3-day culture is an efficient and sensitive strategy for influenza detection.
This study evaluated the performance of Directigen FluA combined with a 3-day flu screening culture for the detection of influenza virus. This abbreviated protocol was a useful and effective tool and resulted in a substantial reduction in time, effort, and money spent, while not compromising sensitivity of influenza virus detection.
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Newton et al. (2002) conducted an observational in Influenza virus infection (n=1,500). Directigen FluA rapid antigen test vs. 3-day flu screening culture (FSC) and 10-day comprehensive respiratory culture (CRC) was evaluated on Sensitivity of Directigen FluA compared to 3-day flu screening culture (1998-1999 season) (Sensitivity 76%, 95% CI 70-82). The Directigen FluA rapid antigen test demonstrated a sensitivity of 76% to 77% compared to a 3-day flu screening culture and 61% to 66% compared to a 10-day comprehensive respiratory culture.
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