Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza A in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre in 2009-2010: laboratory diagnostic test methods and lessons learned

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza A virus has moved into the post-pandemic period since August 2010. Various laboratory diagnostic methods are available to assist patient management. The study aimed to assess influenza trends in this centre during and post-pandemic and the performance of rapid influenza antigen diagnostic tests (RIDT).