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SARS-CoV-2 immunochromatographic IgM/IgG rapid test in pregnancy: A false friend?

Marta FabreS Ruiz-MartinezM E Monserrat CanteraA Cortizo GarridoZ Beunza FabraM PeranR BenitoP MateoC PaulesD Oros
Published in: Annals of clinical biochemistry (2020)
Our data suggest that although immunochromatographic assay rapid tests may be a fast and profitable screening tool for SARS-CoV-2 infection, they may have a high false positive rate and low positive predictive value in pregnant women. Therefore, immunochromatographic assay for qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM antibodies must be verified by other test in pregnant patients.
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