Comparison of rapid immunofluorescence procedure with TestPack RSV and Directigen FLU-A for diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus and influenza A virus.
A rapid immunofluorescence format requiring 20 min for completion was as effective as conventional indirect and direct immunofluorescence procedures for detecting respiratory syncytial virus and influenza A virus antigens in clinical specimens. Rapid immunofluorescence was more sensitive than TestPack RSV and comparable to Directigen FLU-A immunosorbent assays, which require 20 min for completion.
Todd
S J
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Children's Hospital of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City 73190-3030, USA.
Minnich
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Waner
J L
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D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D009980:Influenza A virus / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000175:diagnosis; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D012136:Respiratory Syncytial Viruses / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013997:Time Factors
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal