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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is an emerging, and increasingly feasible, pathogen-agnostic diagnostic approach. Translational barriers prohibit the widespread adoption of this technology in clinical laboratories. We validate an end-to-end mNGS assay for detection of respiratory viruses. Our assay is optimized to reduce turnaround time, lower cost per sample, increase throughput, and deploy secure and actionable bioinformatic results.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We validated our assay using residual nasopharyngeal swab specimens from Vancouver General Hospital (n = 359), which were reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction positive, or negative for influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, and respiratory syncytial virus. We quantified sample stability, assay precision, the effect of background nucleic acid levels, and analytical limits of detection. Diagnostic performance metrics were estimated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We report that our mNGS assay is highly precise and semiquantitative, with analytical limits of detection ranging from 103 to 104 copies\/mL. Our assay is highly specific (100%) and sensitive (61.9% overall: 86.8%; reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction cycle threshold &amp;lt; 30). Multiplexing capabilities enable processing of up to 55 specimens simultaneously on an Oxford Nanopore GridION device, with results reported within 12 hours.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study report outlines the diagnostic performance and feasibility of mNGS for respiratory viral diagnostics, infection control, and public health surveillance. 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