Dual-role FilmArray® diagnostics for high-impact viral diseases

Aust Vet J. 2016 Mar;94(3):64-6. doi: 10.1111/avj.12412.

Abstract

In this study, we explored the potential utility of the human-focused FilmArray® Respiratory Panel for the diagnosis of a broad range of influenza viruses of veterinary concern as compared with the standard portfolio of recommended TaqMan®-based diagnostic tests. In addition, we discuss some potential operational advantages associated with the use of such integrated sample extraction, amplification and analysis devices in the context of a future long-term, dual-role strategy for the detection of emergency diseases of both human and veterinary concern.

Keywords: PCR; emergency disease preparedness; influenza viruses; molecular diagnostics.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Emergencies / veterinary
  • Humans
  • Influenza in Birds / diagnosis*
  • Influenza in Birds / virology
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Orthomyxoviridae / isolation & purification*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / diagnosis
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology
  • Pilot Projects
  • Point-of-Care Testing
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
  • Reference Values
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Swine Diseases / virology