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  • Virology and Infectious Diseases
  • Diagnostic Technologies
  • Public Health

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  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19, a contagious respiratory illness.
  • Rapid transmission and asymptomatic carriers necessitate widespread, accurate diagnostic strategies.
  • Effective diagnosis is critical for patient management and controlling pandemic spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize diverse diagnostic approaches for SARS-CoV-2.
  • To highlight the evolution of diagnostic techniques from initial methods to advanced technologies.
  • To address the need for cost-effective, rapid, and sensitive diagnostic solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established molecular diagnostic procedures like Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR).
  • Analysis of serological tests detecting antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA).
  • Exploration of emerging Point of Care (POC) and Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)-based techniques (e.g., CRISPR-Cas12a, FELUDA).

Main Results:

  • RT-PCR remains a primary diagnostic tool, though requiring specialized equipment and expertise.
  • Commercial kits and serological tests offer alternatives to RT-PCR.
  • POC and LFA-based methods show promise for rapid, accessible pathogen detection.

Conclusions:

  • A range of diagnostic methods exist for SARS-CoV-2, each with advantages and limitations.
  • The development of cost-effective, rapid, and sensitive diagnostics is essential for pandemic response.
  • Emerging technologies like POC and LFA offer potential solutions for widespread diagnostic needs.