Sensitivity evaluation of 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RT-PCR detection kits and strategy to reduce false negative.

The early detection and differential diagnosis of respiratory infections increase the chances for successful control of COVID-19 disease. The nucleic acid RT-PCR test is regarded as the current standard for molecular diagnosis. However, the maximal specificity confirmation target ORF1ab gene is cons...

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Main Authors: Yunying Zhou, Fengyan Pei, Mingyu Ji, Li Wang, Huailong Zhao, Huanjie Li, Weihua Yang, Qingxi Wang, Qianqian Zhao, Yunshan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241469