Pooled RNA sample reverse transcriptase real time PCR assay for SARS CoV-2 infection: A reliable, faster and economical method.

Ekta GuptaAbhishek PadhiArvind KhodareReshu AgarwalKrithiga RamachandranVibha MehtaMousumi KilikdarShantanu DubeyGuresh KumarShiv Kumar Sarin

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Pooling of RNA samples can reduce the time and expense, and can help expand diagnostic capabilities, especially during constrained supply of reagents and PCR kits for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Keyphrases

real time pcr
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
nucleic acid
high throughput
sars cov
clinical trial
coronavirus disease