Interpret with caution: An evaluation of the commercial AusDiagnostics versus in-house developed assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus
Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Target
E, RdRp, N, ORF1b, ORF1ab and M gene
Testing Method Category
qPCR
Testing Method
in-house RT-PCR ( WHO)
Testing Method - Additional Info
Use the in-house assays as the “gold standard” to test the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of the AusDiagnostics assay
Reported Performance
sensitivity: 100 %; specificity: 92.16 %; PPV:55.56%; NPV: 110%
Sample Size
52 specimens, respiratory tract
Peer-reviewed
yes
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