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Influenza A & B Testing

Flu Testing and Early Detection: Protecting Your Health

Flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, and early flu testing is essential to ensure timely treatment and prevent the spread of the disease. There are several diagnostic tools available for accurate flu detection, which can quickly confirm the presence of influenza in patients.

Influenza Testing and Early Detection: Protecting Your Health

Influenza (Flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. There are two main types of influenza, Type A and Type B, both responsible for the seasonal flu epidemics each year. Early flu testing is essential to ensure timely treatment and prevent the spread of the disease. Several diagnostic tools are available for accurate flu detection, including the highly sensitive Immunocard Flu A&B test, which quickly confirms the presence of influenza in patients, allowing for prompt and effective treatment.

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CDC estimates that between 9.3 million – 41 million people are affected by the flu in US each year. 1

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On average, there are 405 million hospitalizations and 28 million deaths annually due to Influenza. 1

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Children younger than 18 years old are 2X more likely to get the flu than adults older than 65 years old. 2

Testing Solutions for Influenza Detection

Immunocard STAT! Flu A&B directly impacts patient care by providing healthcare systems an opportunity to detect influenza A and B quickly and accurately from a nasal swab. Fast actionable results enable physicians to make informed decisions about patient management and treatment.

Immunocard STAT!® Flu A&B

A CLIA waived lateral flow immunoassay for the detection of Flu A & B from nasal & NP swab. Can also be used to test nasal aspirate/wash specimens.

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Immunocard STAT!® Flu A&B Nasopharyngeal Wash/Aspirate Accessory Kit

Accessory kit for the Immunocard STAT! Flu A&B kit to use with nasopharyngeal aspirates/washes specimens

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Education Resources About Influenza Testing

As dedicated partners in enhancing patient care, we take pride in our diverse diagnostic portfolio and go further by offering educational content and tools, leveraging our expertise to boost testing utilization and support our partners comprehensively.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flu A&B Testing

What is Influenza A & B?
Influenza (Flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. The most common strains are Flu A and Flu B. Flu A viruses are associated with causing a Flu pandemic.3
Yes, you can be treated with anti-viral medication, but the treatment works best if given within two days after Flu symptoms begin.4
Certain groups of people are at a higher risk of developing Flu complications. These groups include children younger than 5 years, adults 65 or older, pregnant women, and people with certain chronic health conditions.5

References:

  1. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html
  2. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm
  3. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/viruses/types.htm
  4. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/index.html
  5. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/index.htm

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