Rapid and reliable detection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in real-world settings
12 Nov 2025
As seasonal influenza returns amid ongoing SARS-CoV-2 circulation, rapid differentiation between these infections has become crucial for enabling early and effective patient care. Researchers conducted the largest prospective, multicentre evaluation to date of the Panbio COVID-19/Flu A&B Panel (Abbott)—a single-strip antigen test designed to detect SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and influenza B from mid-turbinate nasal swabs (NMT) in symptomatic individuals. [J Clin Microbiol 2024;62:e0020724]
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Rapid and reliable detection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in real-world settings
Rapid and reliable detection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in real-world settings