Laboratory evaluation of RealStar Yellow Fever Virus RT-PCR kit 1.0 for potential use in the global yellow fever laboratory network.
Alison J BasileMatthias NiedrigAmy J LambertRobyn MeurantAaron C BraultCristina DomingoChristin H GoodmanBarbara W JohnsonEric C MosselMick N MuldersJason O VelezHolly R HughesPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)
The RealStar Yellow Fever Virus RT-PCR kit 1.0 has performance characteristics consistent with the manufacturer's claims and is suitable for use in YF-endemic regions. Its use is expected to decrease YF outbreak detection times and be instrumental in saving lives.