Testing for SARS-CoV-2: Can We Stop at 2?

Abstract The COVID-19 epidemic requires accurate identification and isolation of confirmed cases for effective control. This report describes the effectiveness of our testing strategy and highlights the importance of repeat testing in suspected cases in our cohort.

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Published in:	Clinical infectious diseases Vol. 71; no. 16; pp. 2246 - 2248
Main Authors:	Lee, Tau Hong, Junhao Lin, Ray, Lin, Raymond T P, Barkham, Timothy, Rao, Pooja, Leo, Yee-Sin, Chien Lye, David, Young, Barnaby
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	US Oxford University Press 19-11-2020
Subjects:	Adult COVID-19 - diagnosis COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Testing - methods Female Humans Male Nasopharynx - virology Radiography Sampling Studies SARS-CoV-2 - isolation & purification Thorax - diagnostic imaging Time Factors COVID-19 diagnosis SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction testing
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Summary:	Abstract The COVID-19 epidemic requires accurate identification and isolation of confirmed cases for effective control. This report describes the effectiveness of our testing strategy and highlights the importance of repeat testing in suspected cases in our cohort.
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ISSN:	1058-4838 1537-6591
DOI:	10.1093/cid/ciaa459