Rapid antigen-based and rapid molecular tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2: a rapid review with network meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global spread of COVID-19 created an explosion in rapid tests with results in < 1 hour, but their relative performance characteristics are not fully understood yet. Our aim was to determine the most sensitive and specific rapid test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2.

Methods

Design: Rapid review and diagnostic test accuracy network meta-analysis (DTA-NMA).

Eligibility criteria

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies assessing rapid antigen and/or rapid molecular test(s) to detect SARS-CoV-2 in participants of any age, suspected or not with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Information sources

Embase, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, up to September 12, 2021.

Outcome measures

Sensitivity and specificity o

SUBMITTER: Veroniki AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10049780 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature