Abstract
The performance of a lateral-flow immunoassay, the QuickVue Influenza Test, for detection of influenza A and B viruses in comparison with that of cell culture was evaluated by using nasopharyngeal aspirates, in viral transport medium, from children with respiratory tract infections. The sensitivity and specificity were 79.2 and 82.6%, respectively.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
MeSH terms
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Antigens, Viral / analysis
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Child
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Humans
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Immunoassay
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Influenza A virus / immunology
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Influenza B virus / immunology
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Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / standards*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / virology
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Sensitivity and Specificity
Substances
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Antigens, Viral
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic