A systematic review of the sensitivity and specificity of lateral flow devices in the detection of SARS-CoV-2

A systematic review of the sensitivity and specificity of lateral flow devices in the detection of SARS-CoV-2

Abstract Background Lateral flow devices (LFDs) are viral antigen tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 that produce a rapid result, are inexpensive and easy to operate. They have been advocated for use by the World Health Organisation to help control outbreaks and break the chain of transmission of...

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Main Authors: Dylan A. Mistry, Jenny Y. Wang, Mika-Erik Moeser, Thomas Starkey, Lennard Y. W. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Coronavirus
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
Lateral flow device
Lateral flow test
Viral antigen detection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06528-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06528-3

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