Estimating the false-negative test probability of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR
<br><strong>Background<br></strong> Reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) assays are used to test for infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. RT-PCR tests are highly specific and the probability of false positives is low, but false negatives are possible depending on swab type and...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2020
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