Necessity to critically review the automatic results of the Xpert Flu assay
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2017.01.015
Abstract: Abstract While using the Xpert Flu assay we became aware of false-negative results. The study aimed to analyze the causes of these false-negative results. One hundred fifty-nine respiratory specimens were tested in the Xpert Flu… read more here.
Keywords: specimens tested; false negative; xpert flu; negative results ... See more keywords
Prospective and Retrospective Evaluation of the Performance of the FDA-Approved Cepheid Xpert Flu/RSV XC Assay
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmx038
Abstract: Rapid and accurate detection of respiratory viruses is important in patient care and in guiding therapy and infection prevention policy. Rapid viral antigen assays are simple to perform and provide results within 15 to 30… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory; rsv; xpert flu; flu rsv ... See more keywords
Comparison of the Xpert Flu/RSV XC and Xpress Flu/RSV Assays
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00278-18
Abstract: Molecular diagnostics for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have become commonplace, and various tests and systems have been cleared by the FDA for use in the United States. We performed a retrospective study to… read more here.
Keywords: xpress flu; flu; xpert flu; flu rsv ... See more keywords