Rapid and Accurate Identification of SARS-CoV-2 Variants Using Real Time PCR Assays

ConclusionsThese data demonstrate that multiplexed real-time RT-PCR genotyping has strong agreement with WGS and may provide additional SARS-CoV-2 variant screening capabilities when WGS is unavailable or cost-prohibitive. RT-PCR genotyping assays may also supplement existing sequencing efforts while providing rapid results at or near the time of diagnosis to help guide patient management.
Source: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research