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      Evaluation of Binax NOW RSV as an acute point-of-care screening test in a paediatric accident and emergency unit.

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      Journal: Communicable disease and public health / PHLS
      Keywords: Cross Infection, prevention & control, Emergency Service, Hospital, Female, Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Humans, Infant, Male, Mass Screening, methods, Point-of-Care Systems, Prospective Studies, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human, isolation & purification, Sensitivity and Specificity

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          Point-of-care tests (POCTs) for respiratory syncytial virus infections are a useful adjunct to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections in paediatric wards. A new test based on immunochromatography, Binax NOW RSV, was introduced in the winter of 2002-03. It has user friendly features making it particularly suitable for non-laboratory personnel in a paediatric accident and emergency unit. A prospective study comparing the POCT with laboratory-based direct immunofluorescence (DIF) showed sensitivity of 87% specificity of 94%, positive predictive value of 89% and negative predictive value 92%. The simplicity of Binax NOW RSV should not detract from training staff and maintaining consistent vigilance on quality control.

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          ScienceOpen disciplines: Chemistry
          Keywords: Cross Infection,prevention & control,Emergency Service, Hospital,Female,Fluorescent Antibody Technique,Humans,Infant,Male,Mass Screening,methods,Point-of-Care Systems,Prospective Studies,Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections,Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human,isolation & purification,Sensitivity and Specificity
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          ScienceOpen disciplines: Chemistry
          Keywords: Cross Infection, prevention & control, Emergency Service, Hospital, Female, Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Humans, Infant, Male, Mass Screening, methods, Point-of-Care Systems, Prospective Studies, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human, isolation & purification, Sensitivity and Specificity

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