QuickVue Influenza A+B Clinical Field Trial

Comparison of Swab Types for Specimen Collection

A comparative study of different swab types used for collection of specimens for rapid inluenza testing

Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects must have:

• Fever (>38°C) (at time of visit or within the previous 48 hrs by history) and at least two of the following symptoms:

  • Chills/sweats
  • Cough
  • Dyspnea (labored, difficult breathing)
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Myalgia (deep muscle aches)
  • Nasal congestion
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are undergoing treatment with antivirals, now or within the last 7 days cannot be included in this study.