Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was detected easiest when using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests in a pediatric population. Reverse transcription polymerase chain ...

In vitro diagnostics (IVD) is an umbrella term for tests conducted on blood or tissue samples to detect diseases, determine the efficacy of novel or established treatments, and monitor health.

Scientists are advancing diagnostic tools for human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a major cause of respiratory illness in vulnerable groups. New multiplex RT-PCR assays can detect multiple viruses with high ...