Assessment of a multiplex arbovirus PCR Detection Test in an area endemic for Chikungunya, Zika, and Dengue viruses: An evaluation of kit performance characteristics in line with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Standards
The TaqMan® Arbovirus Kit provides multiplex capabilities and performance similar to the RealStar® CHIKV, DENV, and ZIKV RT-PCR Kits. Consequently, these kits can be used interchangeably for detecting DENV, CHIKV, and ZIKV viruses in outbreak situations.
Authors
- Abdi Roba
- Fredrick Odhiambo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7361-9080)
- Jully A. Okonji
- Charles Rombo
- Leonard Kingwara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6883-267X)
- Millicent Ndia
- Lazarus Odeny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7472-3760)
- Vera Onwonga
- Rukia Sarah Madada
- Isabella Ayagah
- Kamene Kimenye
- Marygorett Mbeneka
- Victoria Mwende
- Shalyn Akasa
Institutions
- Kenyatta National Hospital (KE)
- Amref Health Africa (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309626
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.39
Funders
- Government of the Republic of Kenya