Multiplex loop-mediated isothermal amplification (M-LAMP) assay for the detection of influenza A/H1, A/H3 and influenza B can provide a specimen-to-result diagnosis in 40Â min with single genome copy sensitivity

M-LAMP had excellent sensitivity and specificity for detecting influenza A and B in NP specimens and when used together with a rapid specimen processing method provided a specimen-to-result diagnosis in 30 min.