Which statement is NOT true about NPIP-approved tests for Avian Influenza?

Which statement is NOT true about NPIP-approved tests for Avian Influenza?

• A. ELISA
• B. AGID
• C. RRT-PCR
• D. Nucleic acid sequencing

Answer: (D)

NPIP-approved tests for Avian Influenza are the methods used for routine screening and confirmation, focusing on detecting antibodies or viral RNA—ELISA and AGID for antibody detection, and real-time RT-PCR for direct detection of the virus. Nucleic acid sequencing, while valuable for identifying and characterizing the specific strain after a positive result or isolation, is not part of the standard NPIP-approved test panel. It’s more complex and not required for routine surveillance or confirmation under NPIP guidelines, though it can be used in reference labs for epidemiological purposes.

NPIP-approved tests for Avian Influenza are the methods used for routine screening and confirmation, focusing on detecting antibodies or viral RNA—ELISA and AGID for antibody detection, and real-time RT-PCR for direct detection of the virus. Nucleic acid sequencing, while valuable for identifying and characterizing the specific strain after a positive result or isolation, is not part of the standard NPIP-approved test panel. It’s more complex and not required for routine surveillance or confirmation under NPIP guidelines, though it can be used in reference labs for epidemiological purposes.