Detecting SARS-CoV-2 at point of care: preliminary data comparing loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) to polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Marc F ÖsterdahlKarla A LeeMary Ni LochlainnStuart WilsonSam DouthwaiteRachel HorsfallAlyce SheedySimon D GoldenbergChristopher J StanleyTim D SpectorClaire J StevesPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2020)
RT-LAMP testing for SARS-CoV-2 was found to be promising, fast and to work equivalently to RT-PCR methods. RT-LAMP has the potential to transform COVID-19 detection, bringing rapid and accurate testing to the PoC. RT-LAMP could be deployed in mobile community testing units, care homes and hospitals to detect disease early and prevent spread.
Keyphrases
- loop mediated isothermal amplification
- sars cov
- sensitive detection
- healthcare
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- coronavirus disease
- palliative care
- mental health
- high resolution
- electronic health record
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- big data
- real time pcr
- pain management
- human health
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- mass spectrometry
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