Combined RT-PCR and Host Response Point-of-Care Testing in Patients Hospitalised with Suspected COVID-19: A Prospective Diagnostic Accuracy Study.

Nathan J BrendishAlex R TannerStephen PooleKate R BeardVasanth V NaiduChristopher T MansbridgeNicholas J NortonHelen WheelerLaura PreslandTristan W Clark

Published in: Infectious diseases and therapy (2022)

Sensitivity of combined FebriDx and RT-PCR testing was superior to each alone for the detection of COVID-19 in hospital and may improve infection control and treatment decisions.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
end stage renal disease
real time pcr
newly diagnosed
healthcare
prognostic factors
combination therapy
loop mediated isothermal amplification