TABLE 3.
Comparison of rate of growth and isolation of E30 among different cell lines on primary isolation
| Cell line | Growth rate (days)a | Isolation rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| MRC-5 | 4.1 (1-10) | 71.0 (147/207)b |
| A549 | 4.1 (2-11) | 67.4 (118/175) |
| GMK | 0 | |
| RD | 3.7 (1-10) | 94.3 (249/264) |
Average to detection (range) time.
The values in parentheses are the number of positive specimens/total number of specimens from positive cases tested.