Diagnostic accuracy of screening tests for patients suspected of COVID-19, a retrospective cohort study.

Marco MorettiJohan Van LaethemDeborah De GeyterWilfried CoolsBart IlsenSabine Danielle AllardDenis Pierard

Published in: Infectious diseases (London, England) (2021)

In this cohort, the sensitivity and specificity of RT-PCR and serology for the diagnosis of CoViD-19 were high and comparable. CCT had the highest sensitivity and confirmed its efficacy as a screening tool. CoViD-19 patients, who have a more severe presentation, might have negative RT-PCR and positive serology results.

Keyphrases

sars cov
coronavirus disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
patient reported
drug induced