False Negative RT-PCR and False Positive Antibody Tests ——Concern and Solutions in the Diagnosis of COVID-19

We read with interest that antibody testing using a rapid immunochromatographic assay is reliable in the diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.1 However, the accuracy of antibody testing and RT-PCR does not meet the need for a large number of screening tests. False negative RT-PCR and false positive antibody tests are a concern.
Source: Journal of Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research