Is Point-of-Care testing feasible and safe in care homes in England? An exploratory usability and accuracy evaluation of a point-of-care polymerase chain reaction test for SARS-COV-2

<p><strong>Introduction</strong> Reliable rapid testing on COVID-19 is needed in care homes to reduce the risk of outbreaks and enable timely care. Point-of-care testing (POCT) in care homes could provide rapid actionable results. This study aimed to examine the usability and test...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Micocci, M, Gordon, AL, Seo, MK, Allen, AJ, Davies, K, Lasserson, D, Thompson, C, Spilsbury, K, Akrill, C, Heath, R, Astle, A, Sharpe, C, Perera, R, Hayward, G, Buckle, P
Format: Internet publication
Language:English
Published: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 2021