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COVID-19 In Vitro Diagnostic Devices and Test Methods Database

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

Fast SARS-CoV-2 detection by RT-qPCR in preheated nasopharyngeal swab samples

Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Target
E gene
Testing Method Category
RT-PCR
Testing Method
RT-PCR
Testing Method - Additional Info
performance of three protocols to rapidly detect SARS-CoV-2 bypassing RNA extraction
Reported Performance
sensitivity: 87.8% ; specificity: 100% ; accuracy: 99.9% ; remarks: performances of the direct method
Sample Size
90 patients
Peer-reviewed
yes

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