Clinical Evaluation of Direct Reverse Transcription PCR for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Compared to Conventional RT-PCR in Patients with Positive Rapid Antigen Test Results during Circulation of Emerging Viral Variants

Clinical Evaluation of Direct Reverse Transcription PCR for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Compared to Conventional RT-PCR in Patients with Positive Rapid Antigen Test Results during Circulation of Emerging Viral Variants

The emergence of the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of SARS-CoV-2 has precipitated a new global wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid identification of SARS-CoV-2 infection is imperative for the effective mitigation of transmission. Diagnostic modalities such as rapid antigen testing and real-time r...

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Main Authors: Ming-Jr Jian, Chi-Sheng Chen, Hsing-Yi Chung, Chih-Kai Chang, Cherng-Lih Perng, Hung-Sheng Shang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
COVID-19
antigen test
direct RT-PCR
omicron variant
at-home kit
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/24/3668

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