Characteristics of patients with coronavirus disease (COVID?19) confirmed using an IgM?IgG antibody test
Detection Principle
mixed
Target
IgM/IgG vs E, N and ORF1ab, N
Testing Method Category
Mixed
Testing Method
Chemiluminescence immunoassay and RT-PCR
Reported Performance
Remark: the virus?specific antibody test had a significantly higher positive result rate than the nucleic acid test. The combination of nucleic acid testing and the IgM?IgG antibody test is the optimal method for diagnosing SARS?CoV?2 infection
Sample Size
56 patients
Peer-reviewed
yes
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