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J Clin Microbiol. 1993 May; 31(5): 1336-1338

Comparison of the VIDAS RSV assay and the Abbott Testpack RSV with direct immunofluorescence for detection of respiratory syncytial virus in nasopharyngeal aspirates.

H Miller, R Milk and F Diaz-Mitoma

Regional Virology Laboratory, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Canada.

ABSTRACT

The sensitivity and accuracy of the VIDAS RSV assay in testing fresh specimens were 82.7 and 87.1%, respectively, whereas specimens previously frozen at -70 degrees C gave a sensitivity of 96.2% and an accuracy of 95.4%. The sensitivity and accuracy of Abbott Testpack RSV were 92.6 and 91.3% for fresh specimens and 86.8 and 88.1% for frozen specimens. The advantages and drawbacks of the two assays are discussed.

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J Clin Microbiol. 1993 May; 31(5): 1336-1338

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