Concerns regarding the sensitivity of the OptiGene direct SARS-CoV-2 LAMP assay and its suitability for use in at-risk groups and hospital staff

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented demand for diagnostic tests. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly contagious in the pre-symptomatic period, when the viral load is high. In the effort to reduce transmission, for the first time in infection diagnostics history, testing is being aimed not only at symptomatic, but also at asymptomatic individuals, both in the health care setting and in the community.
Source: Journal of Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research