Could pooled samples method affect SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis accuracy using BGI and Sansure-Biotech RT-PCR kits used in Gabon, Central Africa?

Could pooled samples method affect SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis accuracy using BGI and Sansure-Biotech RT-PCR kits used in Gabon, Central Africa?

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This study aims at establishing specimens pooling approach for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 using the RT-PCR BGI and Sansure-Biotech kits used in Gabon. To validate this approach, 14 positive samples, stored at -20°C for three to five weeks were analyzed individually (as gold standard) and in pools o...

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Main Authors: Rodrigue Mintsa-Nguema, Samira Zoa-Assoumou, Ludovic Mewono, Noé P M'Bondoukwé, Paulin Essono, Krystina Mengue-Me-Ngou-Milama, Marlaine Boukandou-Mounanga, Jacques M Ndong-Ngomo, Armel Mintsa-Ndong, Edgard B Ngoungou, Marielle K Bouyou-Akotet, Elvyre Mbongo-Kama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262733

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262733

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