An optimisation of four SARS-CoV-2 qRT-PCR assays in a Kenyan laboratory to support the national COVID-19 rapid response teams

<p><strong>Background:</strong><br /> The global COVID-19 outbreak relies on a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), to facilitate the roll-out of patient care and infection...

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Main Authors: Said, K, de Laurent, Z, Omuoyo, D, Lewa, C, Gicheru, E, Cheruiyot, R, Bartilol, B, Mutua, S, Musyoki, J, Gumba, H, Mwacharo, J, Riako, D, Mwangi, S, Gichuki, B, Nyamako, L, Karani, A, Karanja, H, Mugo, D, Gitonga, J, Njuguna, S, Gumbi, W, Tawa, B, Tendwa, M, Cheruiyot, W, Sein, Y, Nyambu, J, Patta, S, Thani, TS, Maitha, E, Kitole, B, Mwakinangu, M, Muslih, B, Otieno, JO, Nyiro, J, Kiyuka, P, Ndwiga Marigi, L, Wamae, K, Kimani, D, Makale, J, Morobe, JM, Osoti, V, Lambisia, A, Odundo, C, Mwarumba, S, Mutunga, M, Bejon, P, Tsofa, B, Agoti, C, Ochola-Oyier, LI
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: F1000Research 2020