Abstract
We evaluated the performance of the Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV kit on 170 prospective respiratory samples using a modified protocol, supplied by the manufacturer, that eliminates the RNA extraction step. Overall, compared against our laboratory-developed assay, the assay's sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 95.1%, 99.6%, 98.7%, and 98.6%, respectively.
MeSH terms
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Humans
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Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
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Influenza, Human / virology
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Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / methods*
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Orthomyxoviridae / classification
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Orthomyxoviridae / genetics
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Orthomyxoviridae / isolation & purification*
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RNA, Viral / genetics
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RNA, Viral / isolation & purification
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / diagnosis*
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / virology
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human / genetics
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human / isolation & purification*
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Retrospective Studies
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Specimen Handling / methods*
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Virology / methods*