title: Microwave-accelerated direct immunofluorescent staining for respiratory syncytial virus and influenza A virus.
abstract: A microwave-accelerated direct immunofluorescence staining method which requires only 20 min from specimen receipt to interpretation is as effective as conventional methods for detecting respiratory syncytial virus and influenza A virus antigens in clinical specimens. The time required compares favorably with that for the less sensitive Abbott Test Pack RSV.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio 44106, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hite
authors.forename: Y T
authors.initials: YT
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D019085:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D009980:Influenza A virus / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology; D008872:Microwaves; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology; D012136:Respiratory Syncytial Viruses / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013194:Staining and Labeling / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000956:Antigens, Viral