Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Types of Clinical Specimens

20205,332 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Wen‐Ching Wang · Chinese Center For Disease Control and Prevention

Yanli Xu · Beijing Ditan Hospital

Ruqin Gao · Qingdao Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Roujian Lu · Chinese Center For Disease Control and Prevention

Kai Han · Beijing Ditan Hospital

Guizhen Wu · Chinese Center For Disease Control and Prevention

Wenjie Tan

Abstract

This study describes results of PCR and viral RNA testing for SARS-CoV-2 in bronchoalveolar fluid, sputum, feces, blood, and urine specimens from patients with COVID-19 infection in China to identify possible means of non-respiratory transmission.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 323, Issue 18, pp. 1843-1844

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.3786

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