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. 2009 Jun 8;45(3):245–248. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.05.008

Table 2.

Comparison of IF-ENVPAN results with xTAG multiplex PCR detection of respiratory picornaviruses.

No. of NPA tested by xTAG multiplex PCR for respiratory picornaviruses No. of NPA tested by IF-ENVPAN
Positive Negative Total
Positive 139 41 180
Negative 4 59 63



Total 143 100 243

IF-ENVPAN: Pan-Enterovirus Reagent – “Blend” IF. NPA: nasopharyngeal aspirates.