Tag Archives: Diagnostics

SARS Diagnostics

Preparedness * Performance of current diagnostic tests o Real-time RT-PCR o Serology * New diagnostic tools * Optimal specimen types and timing * Quality assessment * Other respiratory pathogens – “rule-out testing” SARS Diagnostics Cell culture BSL-3 Activity Restricted culture range Vero E6 cells CPE: o focal o cell rounding o retractile appearance and much [...]