Limitations of point-of-care testing for low SARS CoV-2 loads: Insights for future pandemics

The performance rapid antigen tests was low on samples with low viral load with results markedly different from the manufacturer's reported performance.Contribution: Rapid antigen tests should not be used alone for diagnosis, especially in samples with low viral load.

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African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
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2025-03-20
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https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4671
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SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
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Limitations of point-of-care testing for low SARS CoV-2 loads: Insights for future pandemics

Ivy Rukasha
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
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Limitations of point-of-care testing for low SARS CoV-2 loads: Insights for future pandemics

Ivy Rukasha
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Abstract

The performance rapid antigen tests was low on samples with low viral load with results markedly different from the manufacturer's reported performance.Contribution: Rapid antigen tests should not be used alone for diagnosis, especially in samples with low viral load.

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family MedicineVol. 17(1)
National Health Laboratory Service (ZA), University of Limpopo (ZA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 92%
SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
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