There are two types of such tests for virus diagnosis:
1. Immunoassay: As long as we know the protein sequence of swine flu virus, we are able to prepare the recombinant "virus", and antibodies, so that we could develop a rapid diagnostic immunoserological test. However, it takes about 3 months to develop antibodies and test.
2. Molecular diagnostic test: Chinese scientist might have developed such a test, based on the known virus RNA sequence. It may take about 1 month for the assay development. |