Mixed cell diagnostic systems
AssigneesDiagnostic Hybrids, Inc., University Hospitals of Cleveland
InventorsDavid R. Scholl, Yung T. Huang, Patricia Gail Ray Goodrum
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to the field of diagnostic microbiology, and, more particularly, to compositions and methods for detecting and differentiating one or more viruses or other intracellular parasites present in a specimen. The present invention also provides compositions and methods to evaluate the susceptibility of a organisms to antimicrobial agents.
Claims10
A composition comprising cells suitable for the detection of a virus selected from influenza virus and parainfluenza virus, wherein said cells comprise mink lung cells and a cell type other than said mink lung cells.
A composition comprising cells suitable for the detection of a virus selected from influenza virus and parainfluenza virus, wherein said cells comprise mink lung cells and H292 cells.
A composition comprising cells suitable for the detection of a virus selected from influenza virus and parainfluenza virus, wherein said cells comprise mink lung cells and A549 cells.
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