Assay for directly detecting a RS virus related biological cell in a body fluid sample

摘要

The present invention relates to a kit and an assay method for rapidly and directly detecting a predetermined respiratory syncytial virus-related biological cell in a sample, even when present in an amount of less than about 2000 cells per microliter. In a preferred embodiment, a labeled antibody targets a nucleoprotein or a glycoprotein of RS virus. One may further detect an inflammatory indicator in the sample.