COVID-19 rapid diagnostic test could contain transmission in low- and middle-income countries.

Adesola Olalekan Bamidele Abiodun Iwalokun Oluwabukola M Akinloye Olayiwola Popoola Titilola A Samuel Oluyemi Akinloye

Published in: African journal of laboratory medicine (2020)

We found reports of high sensitivity and specificity among the developed RDTs that could complement RT-PCR for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, especially for screening in LMICs. However, it is necessary to validate these kits locally.

Keyphrases

sars cov
loop mediated isothermal amplification
real time pcr
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
sensitive detection
coronavirus disease
adverse drug
label free
emergency department
electronic health record