Flu (Influenza) Test - RITD

It can be self-administered, and you can get results almost immediately. However, it has a higher chance of yielding false positive or negative results than RT-PCR tests. That doesn’t mean that RIDT Flu Tests are unreliable. If the symptoms are evident after getting a positive result, you can trust it.

Influenza C is a mild version; those with it don’t become so ill that their daily lives are horribly affected. It also doesn’t cause epidemics or pandemics.

RIDT Flu Tests can only detect Influenza A and B. Some kits can also detect COVID-19. It is best to take an RT-PCR Test to check a patient for Influenza C.