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Xpert Flu A Panel - EU

Accurate determination of Flu A and Flu B infection and identification of 2009 H1N1 in just over one hour

The 2009 H1N1 epidemic clearly highlighted the inadequacies of current test methodologies in both product performance and result turn around time.
Xpert® Flu provides accurate detection of Flu A and Flu B infection with simultaneous identification of 2009 H1N1 in just over one hour.

Xpert Flu delivers.

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Runs On: GeneXpert® System

Xpert Flu A tab

The Need

The appearance and worldwide spread of 2009 H1N1 virus has highlighted the need for healthcare institutions to reassess their testing programs. Rapid determination of Flu A and Flu B infection and identification of 2009 H1N1 can assist hospitals in better managing patients presenting with Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

A study published by the CDC in 2009 found that Current available rapid diagnostic tests exhibit limited sensitivity (10-70%) compared to RT-PCR for detection of 2009 H1N1, and are unable to discriminate influenzastrain type. Source: MMWR Weekly August 7, 2009 / 58(30); 826-829

The Solution

Rapid and accurate determination of Flu A and Flu B infection and identification of 2009 H1N1 strain type maximizes medical decision making - enabling it to take place real time during patient presentation:

  • Rapid identification of infection improves isolation and infection control measures and enhances patient flow and bed utilization
  • Accurate detection and differentiation of Flu A from Flu B infection and simultaneous
  • identification of 2009 H1N1 flu strain reduces need for additional or confirmatory testing
  • Less than two minutes hands-on time improves lab workflow efficiencies
  • Innovative single-use cartridge design enables on-demand STAT Testing