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Article: ViraCor-IBT Laboratories Launches Comprehensive Influenza and Respiratory Virus Testing Service; New suite of tests identifies 2009 Influenza a H1N1 (swine flu), additional influenza subtypes.(Clinical report)
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- Virus Weekly
- Article date:
- September 22, 2009
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ViraCor-IBT Laboratories today launched a new, comprehensive influenza and respiratory virus testing service that will assist physicians in detecting a range of respiratory viruses including 2009 Influenza A H1N1, or "swine flu," as well as other influenza subtypes and common respiratory viruses such as rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The ViraCor-IBT testing service will assist physicians in rapidly identifying the cause of an infection. By reporting results on the same day that a sample is received, the service will improve patient care, reduce unnecessary use of antivirals, and reduce hospital costs.\r\n\r\n"Correctly ...