Refined fully automated RT-qPCR assay for simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B, and RSV with target optimization for improved variant resilience
The adapted LDT assay as a focused syndromic assay provides reliable detection of major respiratory viruses on a high-throughput platform. The strategic targeting of conserved genomic regions ensures diagnostic resilience, while automated integration facilitates scalable laboratory operations. This approach facilitates robust pathogen surveillance and expedites clinical decision-making during periods of co-circulation and epidemic surge.
Authors
- Moritz Grunwald
- Lisa Sophie Pflüger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1649-5312)
- Dominik Nörz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4001-7192)
- Hui Ting Tang
- Marc Lütgehetmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9468-7944)
- Susanne Pfefferle
- Katja Giersch
Institutions
- Universität Hamburg (DE)
- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Virology
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2026.105924
- Primary Topic
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00