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A review on current diagnostic techniques for COVID-19.
Islam El Jaddaoui1, Malika Allali1,2, Sanae Raoui1
1Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, and Genomic Center of Human Pathologies, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics
|February 17, 2021
Summary
This review covers diagnostic tests for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), detailing molecular, serological, and rapid assays for effective COVID-19 pandemic management.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Diagnostic Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in December 2019, leading to a global pandemic.
- The rapid and accurate diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for controlling its spread.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2.
- To describe various available COVID-19 testing kits.
Main Methods:
- Summarization of molecular techniques targeting viral load.
- Description of serological methods for detecting SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
- Overview of newly developed rapid assays for SARS-CoV-2 detection.
Main Results:
- Various diagnostic tests are implemented in laboratories worldwide.
- A range of COVID-19 test kits are available for different biological samples.
Conclusions:
- Massive diagnosis using diverse detection techniques is essential for monitoring and containing the COVID-19 pandemic.
