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Interpretation of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test (RIDT) Results

Author/s: 
Mold, James, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Date Added: 
January 7, 2019
Publication Date: 
January 7, 2019
URL: 
Interpretation of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test (RIDT) Results
Type: 
Clinical Decision Aids
Format: 
Article
Keywords 
flu
influenza
RIDT
rapid influenza diagnostic test
MeSH 
influenza, human
influenza vaccines
diagnostic tests, routine
antigens, viral

RPR Commentary

This information on interpretation of rapid antigen tests for influenza was condensed from information on the CDC website.

Abstract

A number of factors can influence the results of RIDTs. The accuracy of RIDTs depends largely on the conditions under which they are used.

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