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COVID-19 In Vitro Diagnostic Devices and Test Methods Database

Scientific literature on COVID-19 Test Methods and Devices - detail

"No dose"" lung ultrasound correlation with ""low dose"" CT scan for early diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia"

Detection Principle
mixed
Target
ground glass opacities (GGOs), consolidation and crazy-paving pattern
Testing Method Category
In_silico
Testing Method
lung ultrasonography performed in close temporal relationship to the chest CT
Testing Method - Additional Info
 
Reported Performance
Remark: Lung ultrasonography may be considered a useful alternative to low-dose chest CT for diagnosis and management of COVID-19 given its ease of use, repeatability, reproducibility, absence of radiation
Sample Size
1 patient
Assay Type
 
Peer-reviewed
yes

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