Table 3.
Analysis of samples positive by RT-PCR only
| Age (years) | DFA result | Duration of flu-like illness at time of collection (days) | PCR (CT value) | Received in lab | Expected time to resulta (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Inadequate cells | 14b | 38.47 | Thursday PM | 25 |
| 25 | Negative | 2–3 | 34.93 | Thursday AM | 15 |
| 48 | Negative | 2 | 31.47 | Friday PM | 72 |
| 64 | Negative | 7 | 33.14 | Monday PM | 25 |
| 89 | Negative | 2–3 | 37.94 | Monday PM | 20 |
a
If PCR performed once a day, Monday to Friday.
b
Sample from this patient obtained 12 days prior was influenza A-positive by all three tests.