Comparison of Two Field Deployable PCR Platforms for SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A and B Viruses' Detection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory viral infections are a major public health challenge and the most diagnosed medical condition, particularly for individuals living in close proximity, like military personnel. We compared the sensitivity and specificity of the Biomeme Franklin^TM and Truelab^® RT-PCR thermocyclers to determine which platform is more sensitive and specific at detecting SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B viruses.

Methodology

RNA extracted from nasopharyngeal swabs of infected and uninfected individuals was tested on the Biomeme Franklin^TM at Lackland and the Truelab^® at Wright Patterson Air Force bases.

Results

We found an 88% and 71% positivity rate in SARS-CoV-2-infected samples tested on Biomeme and Truelab^®, r

SUBMITTER: Bouamar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11768418 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature