Perspective: diagnostic laboratories should urgently develop T cell assays for SARS-CoV-2 infection
Rohan Ameratunga, See-Tarn Woon, A. M. Jordan, Hilary Longhurst, Euphemia Leung, Richard Steele, Klaus Lehnert, Russell G. Snell, Anna E. S. Brooks
Abstract
: After surveying the literature, the authors present the case for urgent development of diagnostic T cell assays for SARS-CoV-2 by accredited laboratories.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAntibodyImmunologyVirologyVirusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DiseaseInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies