Performance of a rapid assay (Binax NOW) for detection of respiratory syncytial virus at a children's hospital over a 3-year period.
J Clin Microbiol
; 45(6): 1993-5, 2007 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-17428942
ABSTRACT
A rapid assay, Binax NOW RSV, was compared to viral culture for 14,756 pediatric respiratory specimens obtained from 2003 to 2006. There were 794 viral culture-confirmed respiratory syncytial virus infections. Sensitivity was 81%, and specificity was 93.2%. Sensitivity was greatest for neonates (91.1% versus 80.7% [P < 0.01]).
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Kit de Reagentes para Diagnóstico
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Vírus Sincicial Respiratório Humano
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Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial
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Hospitais Pediátricos
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Antígenos Virais
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2007
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Article