Validation of a duplex PCR technique using the gen E and RNase P for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2.
Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Target
E, RNase P
Testing Method Category
RT-PCR
Testing Method
RT-PCR & kit
Testing Method - Additional Info
comparison of the duplex PCR technique (E gene and RNase P) against the monoplex standard (Charite, E gene)
Reported Performance
Sensitivity: 90%; specificity: 87%
Sample Size
88 samples
Peer-reviewed
yes
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