Background Accurate rapid diagnostic tests for SARS‐CoV‐2 infection would be a useful
tool to help manage the COVID‐19 pandemic. Testing strategies that use rapid antigen tests …

The identification of viral RNA using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain
reaction (RT-qPCR) is the gold standard for identifying an infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 …

Background Comprehensive information about the accuracy of antigen rapid diagnostic
tests (Ag-RDTs) for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is …

Immunoassays designed to detect SARS-CoV-2 protein antigens are now commercially
available. The most widely used tests are rapid lateral flow assays that generate results in …

Immunoassays designed to detect SARS-CoV-2 protein antigens (Ag) are commonly used to
diagnose COVID-19. The most widely used tests are lateral flow assays that generate results …

Introduction The reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is the reference
diagnostic method for the confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 infected cases. However, various …

Background Education was significantly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Online learning affects the quality of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed healthcare workers (HCWs) to serious infection risks.
In this context, the proactive monitoring of HCWs is the first step toward reducing …

Scope Since the onset of COVID-19, several assays have been deployed for the diagnosis
of SARS-CoV-2. The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases …

Objectives: We aimed to assess the association between rapid antigen detection tests and
real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assay for severe acute respiratory …