Diagnosis of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and COVID‐19: accuracy of signs and symptoms; molecular, antigen, and antibody tests; and routine laboratory markers

ABSTRACT: Objectives This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (diagnostic). The objectives are as follows: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of laboratory real‐time polymerase chain reaction (RT‐PCR) and other laboratory molecular tests to determine if a person presenting in the community or in secondary care has SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. To assess the diagnostic accuracy of each rapid PCR and antigen test to determine if a person presenting in the community or in secondary care has SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. To assess the diagnostic accuracy of each antibody test to determine if a person presenting in the community or in secondary care has SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, or has previously had SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. To assess the diagnostic accuracy of signs and symptoms to determine if a person presenting in the commu

SUBMITTER: Deeks J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7197648 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature