Which type of test is most accurate in diagnosing influenza?
Which type of test is most accurate in diagnosing influenza?
Viral culture tests are an extremely accurate and conclusive method for diagnosing influenza. Viral culture tests can determine the strain of virus and have become the most common test to help identify and track the spread of flu.Oct 16, 2018
What are influenza antibodies?
The influenza proteins are recognized as foreign by the immune system, and antibodies (Abs) against them are produced during vaccination or after a natural infection. The Ab response can be neutralizing or non-neutralizing.Jul 18, 2019
What is the gold standard test for influenza?
Viral culture: Considered the “gold standard”. Polymerase chain reaction: RT-PCR assays detect both viable and non-viable influenza virus RNA and are in general more sensitive than culture.