Molecular diagnostics in the era of COVID-19.
Anal Methods
; 13(34): 3744-3763, 2021 09 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1454826
ABSTRACT
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate globally and acquires new mutations, accurate diagnostic technologies continue to play a vital role in controlling and understanding the epidemiology of this disease. A plethora of technologies have enabled the diagnosis of individuals, informed clinical management, aided population-wide screening to determine transmission rates and identified cases within the wider community and high-risk settings. This review explores the application of molecular diagnostics technologies in controlling the spread of COVID-19, and the key factors that affect the sensitivity and specificity of the tests used.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Anal Methods
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
D1AY00947H
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