Feasibility of Self-Testing for Influenza using Flu@Home Mobile App

Victoria Lyon1, Chelsey Graham1, Monica Zigman-Suchsland, Matthew Thompson, Barry Lutz, Philip Su, Shawna Cooper, Enos Kline, Shichu Huang

  • 1University of Washington

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12:15 - 14:15 | Wed 20 Nov | Upper Foyer Balcony | A1P-D.3

Session: Poster Session - Infectious Disease Diagnostics and Anti Microbial Resistance 1

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Abstract

The Seattle Flu Study (SFS) was conducted during the 2019 flu season to pilot a new system for detecting infectious disease outbreaks, as well as improve disease monitoring and response. As part of the SFS, we aimed to examine the feasibility of a system whereby individuals conduct a rapid diagnostic self-test for influenza, which could be used as a flu monitoring and response tool. A total of 1,146 participants ordered and received kits. Of those who received the kit, 831 (95.3%) completed all steps, and 806 (92.4%) completed the test correctly.