Detection of influenza virus using a lateral flow immunoassay for amplified DNA by a microfluidic RT-PCR chip

Analyst. 2012 Aug 7;137(15):3422-6. doi: 10.1039/c2an16294f. Epub 2012 Feb 22.

Abstract

Influenza virus RNA was amplified by a continuous-flow polydimethylsiloxane microfluidic RT-PCR chip within 15-20 min. The amplified influenza virus RNA was observed with the naked eye, as the red color at the test line, using a lateral flow immunoassay within 1 min.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA, Viral / analysis*
  • DNA, Viral / genetics
  • Immunoassay / methods*
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods*
  • Orthomyxoviridae / genetics*
  • Orthomyxoviridae / immunology
  • Orthomyxoviridae / isolation & purification*
  • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*

Substances

  • DNA, Viral