Becton Dickinson's rapid flu test:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Becton Dickinson has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for Directigen EZ Flu A+B, a two-step, easy-to-read test that can clearly differentiate between influenza A and influenza B in 15 minutes or less. A confirmed differential diagnosis helps guide healthcare providers in the selection of appropriate treatment, such as administration of antivirals to certain patient populations, the company said, noting that analytical studies have shown that the test can also detect avian influenza H5N1 isolates.