Real-time RT-PCR remains a gold standard in the detection of various viral diseases. In the
coronavirus 2019 pandemic, multiple RT-PCR–based tests were developed to screen for …

Objective This study aimed to examine the intra-and interlaboratory variations of cycle
threshold (Ct) values using the nationwide proficiency testing for SARS-CoV-2. Methods …

Background COVID-19 is an ongoing public health pandemic regardless of the countless
efforts made by various actors. Quality diagnostic tests are important for early detection and …

Background Direct detection tests for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2) that bypass complicated nucleic acid/antigen purification steps are promising …

In the face of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic, the World Health
Organization (WHO) has urged countries to test the population more widely. Clinical …

Background Detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
by reverse transcription PCR is the primary method to diagnose coronavirus disease 2019 …

Background Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, laboratories worldwide have been
facing an unprecedented increase in demand for PCR testing because of the high …

From early 2020, a high demand for SARS-CoV-2 tests was driven by several testing
indications, including asymptomatic cases, resulting in the massive roll-out of PCR assays to …

The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases significantly increased with the
emergence of multiple variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS …

The COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant problem involving health systems worldwide.
Accurate and early detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS …