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Posted On: 03/22/2020 8:37:28 PM
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An article in https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/6/20-0299_article concludes that
"COVID-19 might be underdiagnosed because of false-negative tests for upper respiratory specimens or co-infection with other respiratory viruses. Broader viral testing might be needed when an apparent etiology is identified, particularly if it would affect clinical management decisions".
One of the tests cited in that article is Xpert Flu/RSV Xpress assay. Cepheid touts their test as having high sensitivity and specificity. Does anyone know the actual data?
"COVID-19 might be underdiagnosed because of false-negative tests for upper respiratory specimens or co-infection with other respiratory viruses. Broader viral testing might be needed when an apparent etiology is identified, particularly if it would affect clinical management decisions".
One of the tests cited in that article is Xpert Flu/RSV Xpress assay. Cepheid touts their test as having high sensitivity and specificity. Does anyone know the actual data?
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