Comparative evaluation of the CerTest VIASURE flu A, B & RSV real time RT-PCR detection kit on the BD MAX system versus a routine in-house assay for detection of influenza a and B virus during the 2016/17 influenza season

Fast and accurate diagnosis of influenza can reduce unnecessary antimicrobial treatment, laboratory testing and isolation of patients[1,2]. It is of interest to assess commercial alternatives to in-house assays that may not only reduce the turnaround time in the laboratory.
Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - Category: Virology Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research