2009
Cytospin-Enhanced Immunofluorescence and Impact of Sample Quality on Detection of Novel Swine Origin (H1N1) Influenza Virus
Landry ML, Ferguson D. Cytospin-Enhanced Immunofluorescence and Impact of Sample Quality on Detection of Novel Swine Origin (H1N1) Influenza Virus. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 2009, 48: 957-959. PMID: 20042632, PMCID: PMC2832425, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01678-09.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnimalsChildChild, PreschoolClinical Laboratory TechniquesFluorescent Antibody Technique, DirectHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfluenza A Virus, H1N1 SubtypeInfluenza, HumanNasopharynxReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSensitivity and SpecificityVirologyYoung AdultConceptsNovel swine-origin influenza virusesSwine-origin influenza virusImmunofluorescence antibody testingReal-time reverse transcriptase PCRCycle threshold valuesPCR-positive resultsPediatric patientsCDC assayAntibody testingNasopharyngeal swabsReverse transcriptase-PCRSwine influenzaInfluenza virusTranscriptase-PCRPositive samplesPatientsPositive resultsInfluenzaSwabsCytospins
2008
Real-time PCR compared to Binax NOW and cytospin-immunofluorescence for detection of influenza in hospitalized patients
Landry ML, Cohen S, Ferguson D. Real-time PCR compared to Binax NOW and cytospin-immunofluorescence for detection of influenza in hospitalized patients. Journal Of Clinical Virology 2008, 43: 148-151. PMID: 18639488, PMCID: PMC7173065, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2008.06.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, MonoclonalChildChild, PreschoolFluorescent Antibody Technique, DirectHospitalizationHumansImmunoassayInfantInfluenza A virusInfluenza B virusInfluenza, HumanMiddle AgedNasopharynxReagent Kits, DiagnosticReproducibility of ResultsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSensitivity and SpecificityTaq PolymeraseTime FactorsVirus CultivationYoung AdultConceptsHospitalized patientsTaqMan RT-PCRRT-PCRInfluenza ARapid flu testsDiagnosis of influenzaInfluenza-positive samplesDetection of influenzaReal-time RT-PCRInfluenza BInfluenza diagnosisPatient managementReal-time PCRMore accurate testsPatientsBinaxTrue positive samplesRapid testClinical samplesPositive samplesFurther studiesHospitalAccurate testInfluenzaDiagnosisProspective Study of Human Metapneumovirus Detection in Clinical Samples by Use of Light Diagnostics Direct Immunofluorescence Reagent and Real-Time PCR
Landry ML, Cohen S, Ferguson D. Prospective Study of Human Metapneumovirus Detection in Clinical Samples by Use of Light Diagnostics Direct Immunofluorescence Reagent and Real-Time PCR. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 2008, 46: 1098-1100. PMID: 18184854, PMCID: PMC2268359, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01926-07.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntibodies, MonoclonalChildChild, PreschoolFluorescent Antibody Technique, DirectHumansInfantMetapneumovirusParamyxoviridae InfectionsPolymerase Chain ReactionTaq Polymerase
2004
Comparison of Binax NOW and Directigen for rapid detection of influenza A and B
Landry ML, Cohen S, Ferguson D. Comparison of Binax NOW and Directigen for rapid detection of influenza A and B. Journal Of Clinical Virology 2004, 31: 113-115. PMID: 15364266, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2004.04.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultChildFalse Positive ReactionsFluorescent Antibody Technique, DirectHumansInfluenza A virusInfluenza B virusInfluenza, HumanTime FactorsVirology
2003
Comparison of SmartCycler Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR Assay in a Public Health Laboratory with Direct Immunofluorescence and Cell Culture Assays in a Medical Center for Detection of Influenza A Virus
Habib-Bein NF, Beckwith WH, Mayo D, Landry ML. Comparison of SmartCycler Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR Assay in a Public Health Laboratory with Direct Immunofluorescence and Cell Culture Assays in a Medical Center for Detection of Influenza A Virus. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 2003, 41: 3597-3601. PMID: 12904361, PMCID: PMC179819, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.41.8.3597-3601.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsConnecticutFluorescent Antibody Technique, DirectHumansInfluenza A virusInfluenza, HumanMacaca mulattaNasopharynxPolymerase Chain ReactionPublic HealthReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionConceptsVirus-positive specimensDirect immunofluorescence antibody stainingPublic health laboratoriesHealth laboratoriesRT-PCRMedical CenterRapid diagnosisYale-New Haven HospitalReal-time RT-PCRResults of cultureRhesus monkey kidney cell culturesImmunofluorescence antibody stainingReal-time reverse transcriptionInfluenza A virusesMonkey kidney cell culturesConventional RT-PCR analysisReal-time RT-PCR systemRespiratory specimensInfluenza APatient managementDirect immunofluorescenceCell culturesKidney cell culturesRapid turnaround timeA virusSuboptimal Detection of Influenza Virus in Adults by the Directigen Flu A+B Enzyme Immunoassay and Correlation of Results with the Number of Antigen-Positive Cells Detected by Cytospin Immunofluorescence
Landry ML, Ferguson D. Suboptimal Detection of Influenza Virus in Adults by the Directigen Flu A+B Enzyme Immunoassay and Correlation of Results with the Number of Antigen-Positive Cells Detected by Cytospin Immunofluorescence. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 2003, 41: 3407-3409. PMID: 12843105, PMCID: PMC165325, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.41.7.3407-3409.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntigens, ViralCentrifugationFluorescent Antibody Technique, DirectHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesInfluenza A virusInfluenza B virusInfluenza, HumanNasopharynxReagent Kits, DiagnosticConceptsVirus infectionEnzyme immunoassayDirectigen FluParainfluenza virus infectionPositive EIA resultsRespiratory syncytial virusAntigen-positive cellsNasopharyngeal swabsSyncytial virusEmergency departmentInfluenza diagnosisDirect immunofluorescenceInfluenza virusVirology laboratoryEIA resultsNight shiftsInfectionInfluenzaImmunofluorescenceFluAdultsVirusCorrelation of resultsImmunoassayCells
2000
SimulFluor Respiratory Screen for Rapid Detection of Multiple Respiratory Viruses in Clinical Specimens by Immunofluorescence Staining
Landry M, Ferguson D. SimulFluor Respiratory Screen for Rapid Detection of Multiple Respiratory Viruses in Clinical Specimens by Immunofluorescence Staining. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 2000, 38: 708-711. PMID: 10655371, PMCID: PMC86182, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.38.2.708-711.2000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenoviruses, HumanFluorescent Antibody Technique, DirectHumansInfluenza A virusInfluenza B virusRespiratory Tract InfectionsRespirovirusStaining and LabelingVirus CultivationVirus DiseasesConceptsCommon respiratory virusesRespiratory virusesMultiple respiratory virusesVirus isolatesRespiratory samplesPatient managementDirect immunofluorescenceInfection controlClinical specimensCytospin preparationsVirusScreening reagentImmunofluorescenceCell culturesSample collectionGreat benefitIsolatesImpact of Sample Type on Rapid Detection of Influenza Virus A by Cytospin-Enhanced Immunofluorescence and Membrane Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Landry M, Cohen S, Ferguson D. Impact of Sample Type on Rapid Detection of Influenza Virus A by Cytospin-Enhanced Immunofluorescence and Membrane Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 2000, 38: 429-430. PMID: 10618134, PMCID: PMC88742, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.38.1.429-430.2000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsCentrifugationChildEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFluorescent Antibody Technique, DirectHumansInfluenza A virusInfluenza, HumanLungNasopharynxSpecimen Handling
1997
Detection of herpes simplex virus in clinical specimens by cytospin-enhanced direct immunofluorescence
Landry ML, Ferguson D, Wlochowski J. Detection of herpes simplex virus in clinical specimens by cytospin-enhanced direct immunofluorescence. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 1997, 35: 302-304. PMID: 8968933, PMCID: PMC229564, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.35.1.302-304.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original Research