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Correlation between SARS-CoV-2 rapid test kit antigen from saliva with SARS-CoV-2 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction from October 2021 till April 2022 in Hospital Sungai Buloh
Medical Journal of Malaysia ; 77(Supplement 3):51, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2092146
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Introduction:

Large scale testing, rapid diagnosis and immediate isolation of cases with vigorous contact tracing for positive contacts are important measures to reduce the infection rate of the SARS-CoV-2. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing requires designated lab and trained personnel, this may cause longer turn around time to get the result. Antigen test kit from nasopharyngeal swab specimens already implemented for use in Malaysia since May 2020 however this test still requires trained personnel for swabbing. This study shows correlation between SARS-CoV-2 rapid test kit (RTK) antigen from saliva with gold standard SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR from nasopharyngeal swab. Material(s) and Method(s) Retrospective analysis of 152 samples sent for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR with written history of home SARS-CoV-2 RTK saliva self-test done within 72 hours from October 2021 to April 2022 included in the study. Result(s) 74.3% of SARS-CoV-2 RTK Antigen from saliva correlates with SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR. Conclusion(s) SARS-CoV-2 RTK antigen from saliva proves to be one of the reliable method for a rapid diagnosis and easily accessible for SARS-CoV-2 home screening test.
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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Language: English Journal: Medical Journal of Malaysia Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Language: English Journal: Medical Journal of Malaysia Year: 2022 Document Type: Article