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.
Clinical application of a molecular method based on real time RT-PCR for detection od influenza A(H1N1)v / Pierro A.; Gaibani P.; Rossini G.; Landini M.P.; Sambri V.. - In: NEW MICROBIOLOGICA. - ISSN 1121-7138. - STAMPA. - 36:4(2013), pp. 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.
