Improved sensitivity of the novel Xpert flu test for detection of influenza B virus

J Clin Microbiol. 2013 Dec;51(12):4277-8. doi: 10.1128/JCM.02125-13. Epub 2013 Sep 25.

Authors

N Salez¹, X de Lamballerie, C Zandotti, C Gazin, R N Charrel

Affiliation

¹ UMR_D 190 Emergence des Pathologies Virales, Aix Marseille Univ., IRD French Institute of Research for Development, EHESP French School of Public Health & IHU Mediterranee Infection, APHM Public Hospitals of Marseille, Marseille, France.

No abstract available

Publication types

Evaluation Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Automation, Laboratory / methods
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Influenza B virus / genetics
Influenza B virus / isolation & purification*
Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
Influenza, Human / virology*
Male
Middle Aged
Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / methods*
Sensitivity and Specificity
Virology / methods*
Young Adult