Rapid influenza (flu)diagnostic tests are immunoassays that can identify the presence of Influenza A and B, viral nucleoprotein antigens in respiratory specimens.(a H1N1 virus). Other tests for Influenza detection may be viral culture, serology, RT-PCR, immunoflorecence assays .
Interpretation: Influenza A and B are the only types of viruses that can cause seasonal flu epidemics. The test helps to determine whether the symptoms are caused by flu or other viral lor bacterial infections including SARS CoV-2.
Sample: Nasopharyngeal aspiration swab
Working day: Everyday
Result Time: 2 hours
