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Author Spotlight: Advancements in Multiplex Detection of Respiratory Viruses
Published on: November 10, 2023
Lower Respiratory Multiplex Panels for the Detection of Bacterial and Viral Infections
Kevin Alby1, Stephanie L Mitchell2,3
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Abstract:
Development of commercial multiplex panels for the detection and diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections is rapidly progressing, and FDA-cleared assays are currently available. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current or soon-to-be available commercial assays, focusing on their analytical performance, advantages, and challenges and the potential impact on patient outcomes when laboratories deploy the assays.
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