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COVID-19 In Vitro Diagnostic Devices and Test Methods Database

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

Pooled RNA sample reverse transcriptase real time PCR assay for SARS CoV-2 infection: A reliable, faster and economical method

Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Target
RdRP, E gene
Testing Method Category
RT-PCR
Testing Method
LightMix Modular SARS-CoV-2 RdRP (TIB MOLBIOL); LightMix SarbecoV E-gene (TIB MOLBIOL)
Testing Method - Additional Info
paper focusses on sample pooling strategy
Reported Performance
sensitivity: 95.4%; specificity: 100%; positive predicitive value: 100%; negative predicitive value: 92.86%
Sample Size
280 samples
Peer-reviewed
yes

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