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Journal of Clinical Microbiology, November 2002, p. 4353-4356, Vol. 40, No. 11
0095-1137/02/$04.00+0     DOI: 10.1128/JCM.40.11.4353-4356.2002
Copyright © 2002, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Practical and Sensitive Screening Strategy for Detection of Influenza Virus

Duane W. Newton,^1,2, Cindy F. Mellen,^1,2 Barbara D. Baxter,³ Robert L. Atmar,³ and Marilyn A. Menegus^1,2*

Department of Microbiology and Immunology,¹ Clinical Microbiology Laboratories, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14607,² Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030³

Received 26 April 2002/ Returned for modification 15 June 2002/ Accepted 5 August 2002

This study evaluated the performance of Directigen FluA combined with a 3-day flu screening culture for the detection of influenza virus. This abbreviated protocol was a useful and effective tool and resulted in a substantial reduction in time, effort, and money spent, while not compromising sensitivity of influenza virus detection.

Present address: Clinical Microbiology and Virology Laboratories, Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

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