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COVID-19 In Vitro Diagnostic Devices and Test Methods Database

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

Clinical Sensitivity and Interpretation of PCR and Serological COVID-19 Diagnostics for Patients Presenting to the Hospital

Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Target
N; ORF1a, E; N, E (PCR); IgG, IgA, IgM vs RBD (ELISA)
Testing Method Category
Mixed
Testing Method
Kits & in house
Testing Method - Additional Info
LDT , cobas® SARS-CoV-2 (Roche), Xpert Xpress; ELISA
Reported Performance
PCR Sensitivity: 90% (<5 dpo), 70-71% (9-11 dpo), 30% (>21 dpo); serological sensitivity: >50% (>7 dpo), >80% (>12 dpo), 100% (>21 dpo)
Sample Size
209 patients (with several tests each)
Peer-reviewed
no

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