Sensitivity and specificity of two WHO approved SARS-CoV2 antigen assays in detecting patients with SARS-CoV2 infection

Sensitivity and specificity of two WHO approved SARS-CoV2 antigen assays in detecting patients with SARS-CoV2 infection

Abstract Background SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen (Ag) detection kits are widely used in addition to quantitative reverse transcription PCR PCR (RT-qPCR), as they are cheaper with a rapid turnaround time. As there are many concerns regarding their sensitivity and specificity, in different settings, we ev...

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Main Authors: Chandima Jeewandara, Dinuka Guruge, Pradeep Darshana Pushpakumara, Deshan Madhusanka, Tibutius Thanesh Jayadas, Indika Prasad Chaturanga, Inoka Sepali Aberathna, Saubhagya Danasekara, Thilagaraj Pathmanathan, Deshni Jayathilaka, Gayasha Somathilaka, Heshan Kuruppu, Laksiri Gomes, Vitjith Gunasekara, Ruwan Wijayamuni, Graham S. Ogg, Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
Rapid antigen tests
PCR
Abbott Ag test
SD-Biosensor Ag test
Antibodies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07240-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07240-6

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