Abstract
The combined use of fluorescein-labelled monoclonal antibody and a cytocentrifuge for preparation of cell spots greatly reduced the time for rapid diagnosis, and improved the sensitivity and ease of detection of respiratory syncytial (RS) virus antigen in specimens of nasopharyngeal secretions.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 121-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Virological Methods |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1990 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Antigens, Viral
- Fluorescent Antibody Technique
- Humans
- Nasopharyngeal Diseases
- Respiratory Syncytial Viruses
- Respirovirus Infections
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Time Factors