Diagnostic accuracy of multiplex respiratory pathogen panels for influenza or respiratory syncytial virus infections: systematic review and meta-analysis
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Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza viruses are important global causes of morbidity and mortality. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of the Luminex NxTAG respiratory pathogen panels (RPPs)™ (index) against other RPPs (comparator) for detection of RSV and influenza viruses. Studies comparing human clinical respiratory samples tested with the index and at least one comparator test were included. A random-effect latent class meta-analysis was performed to assess the specificity and sensitivity of the index test for RSV and influenza. Risk of bias was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool and certainty of evidence using GRADE. Ten studies were included. For RSV, predicted sensitivity was 99% (95% credible interval [CrI] 96–100%) and specificity 100% (95% CrI 98–100%). For influenza A and B, predicted sensitivity was 97% (95% CrI 89–100) and 98% (95% CrI 88–100) respectively; specificity 100% (95% CrI 99–100) and 100% (95% CrI 99–100), respectively. Evidence was low certainty. Although index sensitivity and specificity were excellent, comparators’ performance varied. Further research with clear patient recruitment strategies could ascertain performance across different populations.
Date Issued
2022-10-13
Date Acceptance
2022-09-30
Citation
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022, 22 (1)
ISSN
1471-2334
Publisher
BioMed Central
Journal / Book Title
BMC Infectious Diseases
Volume
22
Issue
1
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National Institute for Health Research
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https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000867668600002&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=1ba7043ffcc86c417c072aa74d649202
Grant Number
NIHR302396
Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Infectious Diseases
Respiratory syncytial virus
Influenza virus
Diagnosis
Molecular diagnostics
Respiratory infection
CLINICAL-EVALUATION
SEASONAL INFLUENZA
YOUNG-CHILDREN
BURDEN
PCR
MORTALITY
ASSAY
BIAS
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 785