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COVID-19 In Vitro Diagnostic Devices and Test Methods Database

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

A Streamlined Approach to Rapidly Detect SARS-CoV-2 Infection Avoiding RNA Extraction: Workflow Validation.

Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Target
E
Testing Method Category
RT-PCR
Testing Method
RT-PCR without RNA extraction
Testing Method - Additional Info
fast and cost-effective viral genome isolation method that, combined with quantitative RT-PCR assay, detects SARS-CoV-2 RNA
Reported Performance
LOD: 10 viral copies/sample; Sensitivity: 90%; Specificity: 100%
Sample Size
60 patients
Peer-reviewed
yes

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