Rapid influenza antigen test for diagnosis of pandemic (H1N1) 2009

Emerg Infect Dis. 2010 May;16(5):824-6. doi: 10.3201/eid1605.091797.

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antigens, Viral / analysis*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / immunology*
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology
  • Influenza, Human / immunology
  • Middle Aged
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic