H1N1/INFLUENZA A&B Detail

The H1N1 / Influenza A & B Test is a molecular or rapid antigen-based diagnostic test used to detect and differentiate between Influenza A (including H1N1 subtype) and Influenza B viruses in respiratory specimens such as nasal swab, throat swab, or nasopharyngeal aspirate.

Influenza A and B are common causes of seasonal flu, while H1N1, also known as swine flu, is a specific strain of Influenza A that can cause severe respiratory illness, especially in vulnerable individuals such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised patients.

The test helps:

• Confirm the presence of flu infection

• Identify specific viral subtype (A, B, or H1N1)

• Guide appropriate antiviral therapy and infection control measures

• Prevent complications through early diagnosis

This test is recommended for patients presenting with symptoms like fever, sore throat, body aches, cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath, particularly during flu season or in outbreak settings.

Results can be available within a few hours (RT-PCR method) or within minutes (rapid antigen test), depending on the testing method used.