Analytical Performances of the COVISTIXTM Antigen Rapid Test for SARS-CoV-2 Detection in an Unselected Population (All-Comers).
Pathogens
; 11(6)2022 May 30.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2225478
ABSTRACT
The performance and validity of the COVISTIXTM rapid antigen test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 were evaluated in an unselected population. Additionally, we assessed the influence of the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant in the performance of this antigen rapid test. Swab samples were collected at two point-of-care facilities in Mexico City from individuals that were probable COVID-19 cases, as they were either symptomatic or asymptomatic persons at risk of infection due to close contact with SARS-CoV-2 positive cases. Detection of the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant was performed in 91 positive cases by Illumina sequencing. Specificity and sensitivity of the COVISTIXTM rapid antigen test was 96% (CI 95% 94-98) and 81% (CI 95% 76-85), respectively. The accuracy parameters were not affected in samples collected after 7 days of symptom onset, and it was possible to detect almost 65% of samples with a Ct-value between 30 and 34. The COVISTIXTM antigen rapid test is highly sensitive (93%; CI 95% 88-98) and specific (98%; CI 95% 97-99) for detecting Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant carriers. The COVISTIXTM rapid antigen test is adequate for examining asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals, including those who have passed the peak of viral shedding, as well as carriers of the highly prevalent Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant.
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Variants
Language:
English
Year:
2022
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Article
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Pathogens11060628
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