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Jun 17

Does a COVID Rapid Antigen Test detect the flu?

  • June 17, 2022

Does a Covid RAT detect the flu? Can a rapid antigen test pick up influenza? If I do a home RAT can it tell me if I have the flu? The short answer is no. SARS-COV-2 Rapid Antigen tests such as Panbio and Roche are not designed to detect the presence of influenza. These tests are designed to detect coronavirus only.
HOWEVER, there are Professional Rapid Antigen Tests available for medical professionals that are designed specifically to detect Influenza A and Influenza B from a simple nasal or throat swab.
Hemisphere can arrange supply of these tests to tours and events where an AHRPA qualified professional is available to supervise testing. Unfortunately these are not available for the general public to purchase.
To find out more about utilising Abbott Bioline™ Influenza Professional Tests for your tour, event or production please contact us.

Influenza can be very serious, so early detection and treatment is important. If you suspect you have influenza please contact a medical professional for testing and treatment.
Some COVID Drive thru PCR testing clinics in select states of Australia are also offering simultaneous screening for RSV and Influenza A & B.
To find out more about symptoms, detection, risk factors and treatment of the flu – please visit the Australian Department of Health website.

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