This test is an in vitro diagnostic home test for the detection of Influenza A (Including H1N1) and Influenza type B. A nasal swab specimen from the patient is used to identify active virus using the LFT kit. The results are demonstrated in 15 minutes. The ease of use and high diagnostic accuracy
make this a very popular test.
The high sensitivity and specificity make this test stand out. It is also a single test for both strains of the virus. In the UK the flu season is usually from November to March and demand for these test are high. Early diagnosis permits early treatment with less complications and prevention of spread to vulnerable patients (very young, elderly, weak, immunocompromised etc)