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Discrepancy between results of a commercial enzyme immunoassay kit and immunofluorescence staining for detection of respiratory syncytial virus antigen

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  1. Institute of Microbiology, The National Hospital, Pilestredet 32, N-0027, Oslo, Norway

    E. Holtet

  2. Department of Pediatrics, The National Hospital, Pilestredet 32, N-0027, Oslo, Norway

    T. G. Abrahamsen

  3. Department of Pediatrics, Akershus Central Hospital, N-1474, Nordbyhagen, Norway

    G. Rød

  4. Department of Microbiology, Akershus Central Hospital, N-1474, Nordbyhagen, Norway

    E. Holten

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Holtet, E., Abrahamsen, T.G., Rød, G. et al. Discrepancy between results of a commercial enzyme immunoassay kit and immunofluorescence staining for detection of respiratory syncytial virus antigen. Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 17, 595–596 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01708629

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