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High-throughput Detection Method for Influenza Virus
Published on: February 4, 2012
Clinical application of a molecular method based on real time RT-PCR for detection of influenza A(H1N1)v virus
Anna Pierro1, Paolo Gaibani, Giada Rossini
1Unit of Clinical Microbiology, Regional Reference Centre for Microbiological Emergencies (CRREM), St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
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.

