An overview of immune hemolytic anemias. Use of an HBV-DNA hybridization assay in the evaluation of equivocal hepatitis B virus tests in solid organ donors. The Clinical Virology Laboratory is a full-service laboratory capable of isolating and identifying most viral and chlamydial pathogens and performing serologic analysis for these organisms. Isolation in a variety of cell cultures is the principal method used to examine specimens due to the sensitivity and specificity of this method. A variety of direct detection assays and molecular methods are also employed where required.
Residents rotate through the virology laboratory for one month.
During this time they learn cell culture techniques, identification of viruses based on their specific cytopathic effect in cells, numerous serologic assays for measuring antibody titers, and molecular diagnostic techniques. Dr. Greene's research interests include the development and evaluation of new diagnostic assays and reagents. Residents are encouraged to participate in these investigations, or to pursue independent projects. Oren BJ, Greene WH, Kimmel W. Herpes Simplex Virus Hepatitis. Presented at the 12th Clinical Virology Symposium, Pan American Society for Clinical Virology, Clearwater, Florida, April, 1996.