Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Variants on the Analytical Sensitivity of rRT-PCR Assays
Yuqing Chen, Yanxi Han, Jing Yang, Yu Ma, Jinming Li, Rui Zhang
Abstract
= 0.019). The Alpha and Omicron variants had no significant effect on the kits. This study highlights the necessity of identifying the potential effect of viral mutations on the efficacy and sensitivity of clinical detection assays. It can also provide helpful insights regarding the development and optimization of diagnostic assays and aid the strategic management of the ongoing pandemic.
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BiologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)VirologyVirusGeneCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)GenotypeTransmissibility (structural dynamics)Polymerase chain reactionMolecular biologyGeneticsMedicineDiseaseInternal medicinePhysicsQuantum mechanicsInfectious disease (medical specialty)Vibration isolationVibrationSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology