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From: Gargle sample is an effective option in a novel fully automated molecular point-of-care test for influenza: a multicenter study

Fig. 2

Positive rate of influenza in each test by time since onset of symptoms. Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from all patients using two swabs (A). Gargle samples were collected from patients whom the physician judged fit to perform gargling (B). A highly sensitive automated antigen test was performed using silver amplification immunochromatography for influenza (FUJI DRI-CHEM IMMUNO AG Cartridge FluAB; Fujifilm, Kanagawa, Japan) at clinics and hospitals. Nasopharyngeal swabs and gargle samples for TRC and RT-PCR were stored at − 20℃ until further analysis. The samples were transferred to Tosoh Corporation to perform TRCsatFLU and RT-PCR

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Virology Journal

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