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SUBMITTER: Shaffer SM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4670042 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lab on a chip 20150801 15
Viral infections are a major cause of human disease, but many require molecular assays for conclusive diagnosis. Current assays typically rely on RT-PCR or ELISA; however, these tests often have limited speed, sensitivity or specificity. Here, we demonstrate that rapid RNA FISH is a viable alternative method that could improve upon these limitations. We describe a platform beginning with software to generate RNA FISH probes both for distinguishing related strains of virus (even those different b ...[more]