A review on current diagnostic techniques for COVID-19.
Expert Rev Mol Diagn
; 21(2): 141-160, 2021 02.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
SARS-Cov-2 first appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and spread all over the world soon after that. Given the infectious nature ofSARS-CoV-2, fast and accurate diagnosis tools are important to detect the virus. In this review, we discuss the different diagnostic tests that are currently being implemented in laboratories and provide a description of various COVID-19 kits. AREAS COVERED We summarize molecular techniques that target the viral load, serological methods used for SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies detection as well as newly developed faster assays for the detection of SARS-COV 2 in various biological samples. EXPERT OPINION In the light of the widespread pandemic, the massive diagnosis of COVID-19, using various detection techniques, appears to be the most effective strategy for monitoring and containing its propagation.Palavras-chave
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Teste de Ácido Nucleico para COVID-19
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Teste Sorológico para COVID-19
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COVID-19
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2021
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