Rapid Influenza Antigen Test for Diagnosis of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

Abstract

We compared the QuickVue Influenza test with PCR for diagnosing pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in 404 persons with influenza-like illness. Overall sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 66%, 84%, 84%, and 64%, respectively. Rapid test results should be interpreted cautiously when pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus is suspected.

Keywords

• Influenza
• swine
• pandemic (H1N1) 2009
• viruses
• respiratory infections
• rapid antigen