SARS-CoV-2 viral load and detection of infectious virus in the respiratory tract are the two
key parameters for estimating infectiousness. As shedding of infectious virus is required for …

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 …

Background SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) are increasingly being
integrated in testing strategies around the world. Studies of the Ag-RDTs have shown …

The emergence of each novel SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern (VOC) requires investigation
of its potential impact on the performance of diagnostic tests in use, including antigen …

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 …

Tests that detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-
CoV-2) antigen in clinical specimens from the upper respiratory tract can provide a rapid …

The transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in workplaces has been a
persistent issue throughout the pandemic. In response, a not-for-profit initiative emerged to …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) initiated global health care challenges such as the
necessity for new diagnostic tests. Diagnosis by real-time PCR remains the gold-standard …

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the
global epidemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), with a significant impact on the …