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Rapid antigen tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2: A narrative review / Test rápidos de antígenos para la detección del SARS-CoV-2: Revisión narrativa
Aguilar-Shea, Antonio L; Vera-García, Mar; Güerri-Fernández, Robert.
Affiliation
  • Aguilar-Shea, Antonio L; Centro de Salud Puerta de Madrid. Atención Primaria de Madrid. Spain
  • Vera-García, Mar; Centro Sanitario Sandoval. Madrid. Spain
  • Güerri-Fernández, Robert; Hospital del Mar - Parc de Salut MAR. Barcelona. Spain
Aten. prim. (Barc., Ed. impr.) ; 53(9): 102127, Nov. 2021. tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-208202
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
The rapid identificationand isolation of COVID-19 patients has become the cornerstone for the control of the recent outbreak. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction is routinely used to confirm COVID-19 diagnosis and is considered the gold standard due to high sensitivity and specificity. Nevertheless, it usually takes several days and a relatively higher cost. Antigen tests based have emerged to cope with such disadvantages, by offering rapid results, an easy-to-use procedure, and low costs. The objective of the narrative review was to provide up-to-date data about CE-marked rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19. Given their large number, the study only focused on representative and widely used in Spain (Standard Q, Nadal, Panbio, CerTest, and Wondfo). RATs have become a very useful and validated tool for controlling the spread of COVID-19 allowing the rapid identification of active infection and isolation of positive patients. The present revision of the literature has demonstrated that sensitivity and specificity of all available RATs in Spain are high and accomplish European regulations and WHO recommendations.(AU)
RESUMEN
La rápida identificación y aislamiento de los pacientes por COVID-19 se ha convertido en un reto para el control de la pandemia. La reacción en cadena de la polimerasa cuantitativa a tiempo real se utiliza de manera rutinaria para confirmar el diagnóstico de COVID-19 y se considera el estándar de referencia por su alta sensibilidad y especificidad. Sin embargo, normalmente lleva varios días y los costes son relativamente altos. Los test de antígeno son una herramienta rápida, fácil de realizar y de bajo coste. El objetivo de la revisión narrativa es proporcionar información actualizada sobre los test rápidos de antígenos (TRA) para COVID-19 con marcado europeo. Dado su gran número, el estudio solo se enfoca en aquellos representativos y ampliamente empleados en España (Standard Q, Nadal, Panbio, CerTest y Wondfo). Los TRA se han convertido en una herramienta validada muy útil para controlar la diseminación de la COVID-19, al permitir la identificación rápida de la infección activa y el aislamiento de pacientes positivos. La presente revisión de la literatura ha demostrado que la sensibilidad y especificidad de los TRA disponibles en España son altas y cumplen con la regulación europea y las recomendaciones de la OMS.(AU)
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Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Polymerase Chain Reaction / Sensitivity and Specificity / Coronavirus Infections / Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Aten. prim. (Barc., Ed. impr.) Year: 2021 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Sanitario Sandoval/Spain / Centro de Salud Puerta de Madrid/Spain / Hospital del Mar - Parc de Salut MAR/Spain

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Polymerase Chain Reaction / Sensitivity and Specificity / Coronavirus Infections / Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Aten. prim. (Barc., Ed. impr.) Year: 2021 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Sanitario Sandoval/Spain / Centro de Salud Puerta de Madrid/Spain / Hospital del Mar - Parc de Salut MAR/Spain
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