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Multiplex PCR assay using unequal primer concentrations to detect HPIV 1,2,3 and RSV A,B and influenza virus A, B

US6015664A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1996
Grant dateJan 18, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/686
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for evaluating a sample for the presence or absence of multiple virus infections is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises the step of evaluating a biological sample for nucleic acid sequences complementary to nucleotide primers and probes derived from the sequences of human parainfluenza virus 1, 2 and 3, respiratory syncytial virus A and B and influenza virus, A and B. In another embodiment, the invention is an improved PCR method.

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