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  • The SD Bioline rapid antigen test kit was assessed using 295 respiratory specimens during the influenza season to detect influenza viruses.
  • The test showed a sensitivity of 61.9% and specificity of 96.8% for influenza A, and 54.5% sensitivity with 100% specificity for influenza B.
  • Results correlated with the peak activities of influenza, indicating its effectiveness during high influenza periods.

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The performance of the SD Bioline rapid antigen test kit for influenza virus detection was evaluated with 295 respiratory specimens during the influenza season. The overall sensitivity and specificity of the SD Bioline test were 61.9% and 96.8% for the influenza A virus antigen and 54.5% and 100% for the influenza B virus antigen, respectively. The results were consistent with peak influenza activities.

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