05-29-2009, 02:14 AM
Oh My Goodness Devany, thats horrible!!! We Hope you get to feeling better asap!
Did the doctor say how they concluded you have H1N1?
My understanding of testing for swine flu influenza A(H1N1)is that clinics, doctors offices, hospitals, ect. can only do a local "RAPID" test that shows if you have Type A Influenza or Type B. If your sample shows positive for Type A, your test will be sent to the CDC and the H1N1 test will be performed, it can take 2-3 days for the results to be known.
As there is NO Rapid Swine Flu test available. Beijing-Hong Kong is currently the only country seeking to develop a Rapid H1N1 test. Here in the US it will usually take the C.D.C. 2-3 days to verify H1N1 influenza is present in a sample. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30437688/
I am curious if there is a faster and better test out now??
That would be a great first step, if so....
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Did the doctor say how they concluded you have H1N1?
My understanding of testing for swine flu influenza A(H1N1)is that clinics, doctors offices, hospitals, ect. can only do a local "RAPID" test that shows if you have Type A Influenza or Type B. If your sample shows positive for Type A, your test will be sent to the CDC and the H1N1 test will be performed, it can take 2-3 days for the results to be known.
As there is NO Rapid Swine Flu test available. Beijing-Hong Kong is currently the only country seeking to develop a Rapid H1N1 test. Here in the US it will usually take the C.D.C. 2-3 days to verify H1N1 influenza is present in a sample. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30437688/
I am curious if there is a faster and better test out now??
That would be a great first step, if so....
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."