Strand-Specific Reverse Transcription PCR for Detection of Replicating SARS-CoV-2.
Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Target
E gene (minus strand)
Testing Method Category
RT-PCR
Testing Method
in house rRT-PCR
Testing Method - Additional Info
evaluation of in house rRT-PCR test compared to Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2 Assay (Hologic Inc., https://www.hologic.com), the Panther Aptima SARS-CoV-2 Assay (Hologic Inc.), or the in-house rRT-PCR specific to the SARS-CoV-2 envelope gene
Reported Performance
LOD: 5 cp/reaction ; remarks: comparison of Ct values for different RT-PCR tests is available
Sample Size
146 patients
Peer-reviewed
yes
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