Analytical and clinical sensitivity of the 3M rapid detection influenza A+B assay.
The performance of the 3M rapid detection influenza A+B (3M flu) assay was compared to the performance of other immunochromatographic assays. The clinical and analytical performance of the 3M flu assay was superior to that of BinaxNOW and Directigen EZ assays and equivalent to that of the QuickVue assay. The 3M flu assay offers an objective output and direct linkage to laboratory information systems.
Dale
Suzanne E
SE
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, Microbiology Laboratory, Luke Wing L205-3, St. Joseph's Healthcare, 50 Charlton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. dales@hhsc.ca
Mayer
Christine
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Mayer
Marie C
MC
Menegus
Marilyn A
MA
D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000032:analysis* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D009980:Influenza A virus / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D009981:Influenza B virus / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D000956:Antigens, Viral