Table 2 Detection of avian influenza A H5N1 subtype from field specimens.
From: Specific detection of H5N1 avian influenza A virus in field specimens by a one-step RT-PCR assay
Sample type | Source | Positive by H5N1 viral isolation | Positive by RT-PCR H5N1 primers | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allantoic Fluid | Vietnam | 100% | 100% | 58 |
Cloacal and Tracheal swab | Vietnam | 100% | 67% | 43 |
Homogenized Pooled tissue and organs | Vietnam and Malaysia | 95% | 86% | 44 |