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 a...

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Published in:Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2008-11, Vol.46 (11), p.3804-3807
Main Authors: Dale, Suzanne E, Mayer, Christine, Mayer, Marie C, Menegus, Marilyn A
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Language:eng
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0095-1137
1098-660X