Title | Evaluation of the 3M rapid detection test for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children during the early stages of the 2009 RSV season. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Munjal I, Gialanella P, Goss C, McKitrick JC, Avner JR, Pan Q, Litman N, Levi MH |
Journal | J Clin Microbiol |
Volume | 49 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 1151-3 |
Date Published | 2011 Mar |
ISSN | 1098-660X |
Keywords | Humans, Infant, Molecular Diagnostic Techniques, Nasopharynx, Reagent Kits, Diagnostic, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human, Sensitivity and Specificity |
Abstract | We report the results of the 3M rapid detection respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) assay. This study includes pediatric patient results from nasopharyngeal swabs submitted from October to December 2009. There was a sensitivity of 74% and specificity approaching 100% compared to the PCR-based xTAG respiratory viral panel. |
DOI | 10.1128/JCM.02038-10 |
Alternate Journal | J Clin Microbiol |
PubMed ID | 21177903 |
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Cheryl Goss, M.D.