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Influenza
Study results from S. Bolotin et al provide new insights into influenza
June 30th, 2009
"This study describes the validation of the TaqMan (R) Influenza A Detection Kit v2.0 combined with an automated nucleic acid extraction method. The limit of detection of this assay was determined by probit regression (95% confidence interval) to be 2 influenza A/PR/8/34 (H1N1) virus particles per microlitre," scientists writing in the journal Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science report. "One hundred and eleven specimens previously tested using the Seeplex (R) RV assay and viral culture methods were tested using the TaqMan Influenza A Detection Kit. Compared to the aggregate gold-standard, the sensitivity and specificity of the TaqMan Influenza A Detection...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-30)
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