Should ct be used for the diagnosis of RT ‐PCR negative suspected COVID‐19 patients?

Conclusion: The diagnostic value of CT in RT‐PCR negative patients with suspected COVID‐19 is not very high. Based on clinical, laboratory, and chest x‐ray findings, it may be more appropriate to refer patients to CT after the first triage, when necessary.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - January 23, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: G ünay Rona, Meral Arifoğlu, Nuray Voyvoda, Ayşe Batırel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research