Usefulness of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test sample as input for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR analysis.
J Med Virol
; 94(4): 1693-1695, 2022 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1718388
ABSTRACT
SARS-CoV-2 rapid detection is of great interest to prevent viral dissemination. In that sense, antigen tests appeared as a very valuable tool to reach this goal. However, it is possible to obtain a negative result in those patients with low viral loads, and consequently, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) should be performed on samples from patients with a negative antigen test in which there is a strong suspicion of COVID infection. The common diagnostic algorithm involves taking a second sample for RT-PCR testing. This study evaluates the usefulness of the antigen test sample for carrying out RT-PCR analysis when necessary. Results obtained indicate that can be used a unique sample for both antigen test and RT-PCR. This data showed that it is possible to reduce excessive suspected individuals managing and so on increase staff security and patient comfort.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Testing
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COVID-19 Serological Testing
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SARS-CoV-2
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Med Virol
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jmv.27459
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