Flu Tests
Flu Tests
Common symptoms of the flu include a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain and a runny or stuffy nose.
There are various rapid test kits required to confirm influenza diagnosis before dispensing medications. If a patient has reason to believe they have contracted the influenza virus, there are various primary point-of-care testing methods to choose from when visiting your local pharmacy. The most common self-test at home examples include:
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Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests which are a rapid self-test to check if you have 2 strains of the flu to help you manage your symptoms quickly. The test is intended to be used as a screening test and provides an aid in the diagnosis of acute influenza type A and B viral infections. Results can be obtained in minutes. Some tests can even test more than 1 thing at the same time e.g. Covid 19 and Flu together.
