From: Collection by trained pediatricians or parents of mid-turbinate nasal flocked swabs for the detection of influenza viruses in childhood
Virus
CT value
Pediatrician collection
Parental collection
Influenza A (n = 5)
29.77 ± 5.45
29.17 ± 4.68
Influenza B (n = 20)
28.59 ± 3.82
29.43 ± 4.27