Journal of medical microbiology
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Introduction. Every winter seasonal influenza and other viral respiratory infections increase pressure on the health services and are associated with nosocomial infection and morbidity. Aim. ⋯ A positive POC test was associated with a shorter time to isolation (mean difference 16.9 h, P<0.001), shorter LOS (mean difference 15.5 h, P=0.05,) and shorter turnaround time (mean difference 28.3 h, P<0.001), compared to laboratory testing. Conclusion. Use of GeneXpert POC testing for Flu/RSV is associated with rapid reporting of results with significant improvements in isolation practices and reductions in LOS.