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Human respiratory syncytial virus laboratory findings
Introduction
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
RSV infection can be confirmed using:
- Direct Fluorescent Antibody detection (DFA)
- Chromatographic rapid antigen detection or detection of viral RNA using RT PCR.
Quantification of viral load can be determined by:
- Plaque Assay
- antigen capture enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
- ELISA
- HA
Quantification of antibody levels can be determined by:
References
References
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