Written by Amal Allam
Monday, February 27, 2023 11:35 am
The US Food and Drug Administration approved FDAOn the first home test that can detect the Corona virus and influenza, if you suffer from a fever and cough, you will not have to go to the doctor anymore to find out if it is influenza or Corona, according to the network. CNN newsletter.
she said CNNThe test, conducted by Lucera Health biotechnology company in California, uses a single, self-collected nasal swab and can provide results in about half an hour, explaining that the test can be purchased without a prescription, and is authorized for anyone 14 years of age or older. For self collection, or an adult can give to a child 2 years of age or older.
She added that the test is able to determine a negative result for influenza A with an accuracy of more than 99% and a positive result with an accuracy of more than 90%, and it is 100% accurate for negative corona samples and more than 88% accurate for obtaining positive results..
The site indicated that there were not enough cases of influenza B During a product test to measure this performance, so she says she will have to do a real-world test when there are enough viruses in circulation, but in lab studies, she detects nearly 100% of negative cases..
And all tests carry the risk of false positive or negative results. People who test positive for influenza or Corona should take precautions so that they do not spread the disease. the patient“.
Studies show that a home test can be less accurate than a laboratory test, because users may not get enough sample to get a correct result. Health care providers may also undergo more sensitive tests..
He explained that people who have symptoms similar to those of influenza or Corona, but the test results are negative, may have a different type of respiratory infection and should receive care and follow-up..
Historically, doctors have been reluctant to leave tests to their patients, but a pandemic has corona Changing that perception, studies have found that people do not need medical training to test themselves for respiratory diseases.
