Given the new diagnostic need following the pandemic caused by the A(H1N1)v virus, we evaluated the performance characteristics of Xpert ® Flu assay (Cepheid). The overall sensitivity and specificity were 65.6% and 92.8%, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity for A(H1N1)v virus were 85.7% and 94.9%, respectively, and therefore the Xpert ® Flu assay is suitable for a rapid diagnosis in critically ill patients where diagnosis is crucial for clinical management and for an appropriate public health response.
Pierro A., Gaibani P., Rossini G., Landini M.P., Sambri V. (2013). Clinical application of a molecular method based on real time RT-PCR for detection od influenza A(H1N1)v. NEW MICROBIOLOGICA, 36(4), 405-408.
Clinical application of a molecular method based on real time RT-PCR for detection od influenza A(H1N1)v
GAIBANI, PAOLO;ROSSINI, GIADA;LANDINI, MARIA PAOLA;SAMBRI, VITTORIO
2013
Abstract
Given the new diagnostic need following the pandemic caused by the A(H1N1)v virus, we evaluated the performance characteristics of Xpert ® Flu assay (Cepheid). The overall sensitivity and specificity were 65.6% and 92.8%, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity for A(H1N1)v virus were 85.7% and 94.9%, respectively, and therefore the Xpert ® Flu assay is suitable for a rapid diagnosis in critically ill patients where diagnosis is crucial for clinical management and for an appropriate public health response.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
