• A molecular test that simultaneously detects the genetic material (RNA) of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) and influenza viruses (Flu A and Flu B).
• Designed to differentiate between COVID-19 and the common flu, which can have overlapping symptoms.
• Involves amplifying specific viral RNA sequences for both sets of viruses in a single test.
• Typically requires a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab for sample collection.
• Results indicate whether SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, or Influenza B RNA was detected in the sample at the time of testing.