Viral Culture
- Our viral culture/immunodiagnostics program consists of:
- Rapid immunochromatographic (pregnancy-type tests) tests
- Direct fluorescence assays using fluorescent bound antibodies
- Culture
- Routine culture
- Shell viral assays which expedite results to a 1-2 day TAT
- New culture reporter gene systems. The following table illustrates our comprehensive respiratory virus detection program that will soon include respiratory virus PCR and avian flu screening assays.
- The following table illustrates our comprehensive respiratory virus detection program that will soon include respiratory virus PCR and avian flu screening assays.
| Test | When | Info |
|---|---|---|
Stat Flu A&B and Stat RSV |
24/7; 2h TAT | EIA type (Rapid) test for viral antigen |
| Direct tests for Flu A &B, RSV, Adeno, Paraflu (pool) | 2x/day; 8 AM & 4 PM | Direct fluorescent antibody stain; requires infected cells |
| Culture | Daily; >1 week TAT | Most expensive, lest relevant for outpatients |
