qRT-PCR Platforms for Diagnosing and Reporting SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Human Samples

Summary: The protocols herein outline the use of qRT-PCR to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA in patient samples. In order to cope with potential fluctuations in supply chain and testing demands and to enable expedient adaptation of reagents and assays on hand, we include details for thr...

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Main Authors: Richard M. Giadone, Aditya Mithal, Gregory J. Miller, Taylor M. Matte, Anthony K. Yeung, Todd W. Dowrey, Rhiannon B. Werder, Nancy S. Miller, Christopher D. Andry, Kim Vanuytsel, George J. Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:STAR Protocols
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166720300897
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Summary:Summary: The protocols herein outline the use of qRT-PCR to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA in patient samples. In order to cope with potential fluctuations in supply chain and testing demands and to enable expedient adaptation of reagents and assays on hand, we include details for three parallel methodologies (one- and two-step singleplex and one-step multiplex assays). The diagnostic platforms described can be easily adapted by basic science research laboratories for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing with relatively short turnaround time.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Vanuytsel et al. (2020).
ISSN:2666-1667