Introduction Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to detect SARS-
CoV-2 is time-consuming and sometimes not feasible in developing nations. Rapid antigen …

Early diagnosis is still as crucial as the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. As RT-PCR
sometimes is not feasible in developing nations or rural areas, health professionals may use …

The identification of viral RNA using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain
reaction (RT-qPCR) is the gold standard for identifying an infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 …

To assess the diagnostic accuracy of the rapid antigen test (RAT) compared with RT-PCR
(reference standard) for SARS-CoV-2, we searched MEDLINE/PubMed and Web of Science …

Background Timely and accurate diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is crucial to reduce the risk of viral transmission. We …

Introduction The rapid antigen detection tests (RADTs) for SARS-CoV-2 infection could
contribute to the clinical and public health strategies for managing COVID-19. This umbrella …

Background The early detection of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection to improve
disease management becomes the greatest challenge. Despite the high sensitivity of RT …

Background SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) are increasingly being
integrated in testing strategies around the world. Studies of the Ag-RDTs have shown …

Background Egypt was among the first 10 countries in Africa that experienced COVID-19
cases. The sudden surge in the number of cases is overwhelming the capacity of the …

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect
countries worldwide. To inhibit the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome …