This assay detects nucleic acid sequences from Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) RNA in nasopharyngeal swabs using PCR and non-probe detection methods, such as melt curve analysis. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, BioFire Diagnostic FilmArray Respiratory Panel 2 Plus assay.
status
ACTIVE
Fully-Specified Name
component
Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus RNA
property
PrThr = Present or threshold: The Property PrThr stands for “Presence or Threshold”, meaning either a) the actual presence or absence of an analyte, or b) that the amount of analyte detected is over some predetermined threshold.
time
Pt = Point in time: To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements.