Clinical Performance of Allplex Respiratory Panel 1 Test Compared to Simplexa Flu A/B and RSV for the Detection of Influenza Virus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Including Their Subtyping

Conclusion: The Allplex panel showed high sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) for the detection of Flu A, Flu B, and RSV. This assay is fast and easy to perform because it takes only about 150 minutes, and there is no need for post-PCR electrophoresis. The ARP can be used as a reliable and convenient assay in clinical laboratories.
Source: Medical Principles and Practice - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research