Rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 by lateral flow assay: A field evaluation of self- and professional testing at UK community testing sites

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Authors

Matthias E. Futschik · UK Health Security Agency

Samuel Johnson · University of Manchester

Elena Turek · Deloitte (United Kingdom)

David Chapman · Deloitte (United Kingdom)

Simon Carr · Deloitte (United Kingdom)

Zareen Thorlu-Bangura · UK Health Security Agency

Paul E. Klapper

Abstract

Our results support SARS-CoV-2 self-testing with LFDs, especially for the detection of individuals whose qRT-PCR tests showed high viral concentrations.

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing Biosensors and Analytical Detection SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Virology

Volume 171, pp. 105654-105654

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2024.105654

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