A methodology for deriving the sensitivity of pooled testing, based on viral load progression and pooling dilution

A methodology for deriving the sensitivity of pooled testing, based on viral load progression and pooling dilution

Abstract Background Pooled testing, in which biological specimens from multiple subjects are combined into a testing pool and tested via a single test, is a common testing method for both surveillance and screening activities. The sensitivity of pooled testing for various pool sizes is an essential...

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Main Authors: Ngoc T. Nguyen, Hrayer Aprahamian, Ebru K. Bish, Douglas R. Bish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Sensitivity estimation
Pooled testing
Pooling dilution
Public health screening
Surveillance study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-019-1992-2

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