A significant trend towards lower sensitivity of total Influenza A (FluA) detection was observed in samples taken from males versus females and from older patients, although it was not statistically significant for influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 detection specifically.
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Comparison of Cepheid® Xpert Flu and Roche RealTime Ready Influenza A/H1N1 Detection Set for detection of influenza A/H1N1.
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Sensitivity of detection of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 was also lower in males; while this was not statistically significant, the difference was approaching significance, and a larger sample number may allow a determination of whether this represents a real reduction in sensitivity.