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Development of Multiplex Real-Time RT-qPCR Assays for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B, and MERS-CoV
Published on: November 10, 2023
Semiquantitative one-step RT-PCR for simultaneous identification of human influenza and respiratory syncytial viruses
X Sherry Chi1, Fenglan Li, John S Tam
1Department of Clinical Immunology and Virology, Applied Immunology and Microbiology Division, Wyeth Vaccines Research, Bldg 180, 401N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River, NY 10965, USA.
Abstract:
A multiplex reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (mRT-PCR) method was developed for simultaneous detection and typing/subtyping of influenza viruses A/H1, A/H3 or B, and respiratory syncytial viruses A or B, followed by DNA semiquantitation using the Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer. Such method provides a rapid, specific and sensitive diagnostic tool for detection and semiquantification of respiratory illness specimens.

