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My doctor gave me a flu test recently, which involved swabbing my sinuses with a cotton swab and putting it in a plastic test kit about the size of a matchbox.
by shard 9y ago
My doctor gave me a flu test recently, which involved swabbing my sinuses with a cotton swab and putting it in a plastic test kit about the size of a matchbox. Within 5 minutes she was able to tell me that I am positive for Influenzea B. What test is this that it is so much faster than the one you've mentioned?
- robbiep 9y agoI'm not aware of this test. In Aus last winter we were peforming nasal swabs but results weren't available for at least a day. i've just come across [0] which describes roughly what you're talking about. a bit further digging shows it was available at the hospital I work at according to their press releases. I assume it worked via some sort of compartmentalised ELISA which is pretty awesome. [0] https://www.nsw.gov.au/your-government/the-premier/media-releases-from-the-premier/rapid-flu-diagnosis-to-help-save-lives/ https://www.nsw.gov.au/your-government/the-premier/media-rel...