Summary
We have applied an RNA: RNA hybridization test for the detection of human coronavirus 229E. This test is undergoing further development but already allows a diagnosis of HCV 229E infection within 48 hours.
Keywords: Infectious Disease, Nucleic Acid, Hybridization Test, Nucleic Acid Hybridization, Human Coronavirus
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