Large scale use of SARS-CoV-2 antigen-based detection tests: a three-month experience in Guatemala, June-August 2020

Objectives. To measure protocol adherence and antigen-based detection tests (AgDT) negative predictive value after 3 months of massive use as a diagnostic tool for COVID-19 in Guatemala. Methods. The study period included nasopharyngeal swabs taken between March 12 and August 31, 2020, which results...

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Published in:	Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Main Authors:	Lorena Gobern, Liz Parra, Antonio A. Paredes, Rafael A. León, Jairo Mendez-Rico, Marc Rondy
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Pan American Health Organization 2023-12-01
Subjects:	laboratory test clinical laboratory techniques reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction coronavirus infections guatemala
Online Access:	https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/53144