Emerging Infectious Diseases (Jul 2008)
Proficiency of Nucleic Acid Tests for Avian Influenza Viruses, Australasia
Abstract
An avian influenza quality assurance program was used to provide information for laboratories on the sensitivity and specificity of their avian influenza nucleic acid testing. Most laboratories were able to correctly detect clinically relevant amounts of influenza virus (H5N1), and results improved as each subsequent panel was tested.
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