Sensitivity and Specificity of SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Detection Tests Using Oral, Anterior Nasal, and Nasopharyngeal Swabs: a Diagnostic Accuracy Study
Michael Wölfl‐Duchek, Felix Bergmann, Anselm Jorda, Maria Weber, Mathias Müller, Tamara Seitz, Alexander Zoufaly, Robert Straßl, Markus Zeitlinger, Harald Herkner, Harald Schnidar, Karolina Anderle, Ulla Derhaschnig
Abstract
Rapid antigen detection devices for SARS-CoV-2 represent a valuable tool for monitoring the spread of infection. However, the reliability of the tests depends largely on the test performance and the respective sampling method.
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MedicineAntigenSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Reliability (semiconductor)ImmunologyDiagnostic testDiagnostic accuracyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)VirologyPathologyInternal medicineVeterinary medicinePower (physics)PhysicsInfectious disease (medical specialty)Quantum mechanicsDiseaseSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchBiosensors and Analytical Detection