Utility of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen testing for patient triage in the emergency department: A clinical implementation study in Melbourne, Australia

Summary: Background: Early, rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 is essential in healthcare settings in order to implement appropriate infection control precautions and rapidly assign patients to care pathways. Rapid testing methods, such as SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen testing (RAT) may improve patient care,...

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Main Authors: Katherine A Bond, Ben Smith, Emma Gardiner, KC Liew, Eloise Williams, Nicola Walsham, Mark Putland, Deborah A Williamson
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado em: Elsevier 2022-08-01
Colecção:The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
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Acesso em linha:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606522001018