Rapid antigen test as a tool for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 infection and its potential as a self-testing device.
Priscilla Soares FilgueirasCamila Amormino CorsiniNathalie Bonatti Franco AlmeidaMaria Luysa Camargos PedrosaDaniel Alvim Pena de MirandaSarah Vieira Contin GomesJéssica Vieira de AssisRaphael Antônio SilvaMaria Izabella Vieira de Assis Rocha Carvalho de MedeirosAdelina Junia LourençoCecilia Maria Florencio BicalhoRaquel Virginia Rocha VilelaWander de Jesus JeremiasGabriel da Rocha FernandesRafaella Fortini Grenfell E QueirozPublished in: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (2023)
Our findings support the use of Ag-RDT as a valuable and safe diagnostic method. Ag-RDT was also demonstrated to be an important triage tool for suspected COVID-19 patients in emergencies. Overall, Ag-RDT is an effective strategy for reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and contributing to COVID-19 control.