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 Comprehensive information about the accuracy of antigen rapid diagnostic
tests (Ag-RDTs) for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is …

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 …

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 …

Background: Antigen rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) for SARS-CoV-2 are fast, broadly
available, and inexpensive. Despite this, reliable clinical performance data from large field …

Background Mass testing for early identification and isolation of infectious COVID-19
individuals is efficacious for reducing disease spread. Antigen-detecting rapid diagnostic …

Background Antigen-detecting rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) for SARS-CoV-2 are
important diagnostic tools. We assessed clinical performance and ease-of-use of seven Ag …

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 …

Objectives Determine the diagnostic accuracy of two antigen-detecting rapid diagnostic tests
(Ag-RDT) for SARS-CoV-2 at the point of care and define individuals' characteristics …

With an almost unremittent progression of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2) infections all around the world, there is a compelling need to introduce rapid …