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Swine Flu Detection Assay

Description

The assay is based on real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), determining the presence of the influenza virus and antiviral-resistant variants. Using specific methods and kits, the assay involves the addition of oligonucleotides to mixtures containing nucleic acid isolated from samples and undergoes nucleic acid amplification.

Additional information

Patent number and inventor

8,808,993

Paul Keim, Elizabeth Driebe, and David Engelthaler.

Potential applications

Clinical applications to detect influenza.

Benefits and advantages

The assay uses methods to rapidly detect influenza virus variants and antiviral drug resistance, as well as distinguish between swine-origin influenza and human influenza strains.

Case number and licensing status

2009-015

This invention is available for licensing.