We’re excited to announce that Physicians Immediate Care is now using Alere™ influenza testing to better care for our patients. This state of the art technology is significantly faster and more accurate than other commonly used molecular tests. Physicians Immediate Care is committed to bringing you quick, convenient care without compromising quality. The Alere™ test has increased sensitivity to ensure the most reliable diagnoses of Influenza A & B in under 15 minutes.
Benefits
What are the benefits of this type of flu testing versus older conventional methods?
- Fast: Even more convenient to get remarkable care at a fast rate
- Reliable: Now CLIA waived with a low risk for erroneous results
- Easy: Eliminates interpretation errors with minimal hands-on time from our staff
- Clear: Provides clear results that are easy to read
***Only available at this time in Illinois and Wisconsin. Rapid influenza testing still available in Indiana.
Source: Alere, “Alere™ i Influenza A & B,” https://www.alere.com/en/home/product-details/alere-i-influenza-ab.html