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COVID-19 In Vitro Diagnostic Devices and Test Methods Database

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

Validation of the Hologic Aptima Unisex and Multitest Specimen Collection Kits Used for Endocervical and Male Urethral Swab Specimens (Aptima Swabs) for Collection of Samples from SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients

DOI
10.1128/JCM.00753-20 
Detection Principle
Others
Target
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Testing Method Category
Other
Testing Method
system for collection of samples from SARS -CoV -2 infected patients
Testing Method - Additional Info
validation of the Hologic Aptima Unisex and Multitest Specimen collection device using RT-PCR reaction using Thermo-Fisher TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit on QuantStudio 12K Flex instrument
Reported Performance
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Sample Size
16 Positive, 19 Negative
Peer-reviewed
yes

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