Laboratory testing for the diagnosis of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.10.069
Abstract: Rapid and accurate laboratory diagnosis of active COVID-19 infection is one of the cornerstones of pandemic control. With the myriad of tests available in the market, the use of correct specimen type and laboratory-testing technique… read more here.
Keywords: testing diagnosis; laboratory testing; diagnosis covid; laboratory ... See more keywords
Assessing the added value of linking electronic health records to improve the prediction of self-reported COVID-19 testing and diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269017
Abstract: Since the beginning of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a focus of research has been to identify risk factors associated with COVID-19-related outcomes, such as testing and diagnosis, and use them to build prediction… read more here.
Keywords: reported covid; survey; self reported; prediction ... See more keywords
Performance of Multiplex PCR and β-1,3-D-Glucan Testing for the Diagnosis of Candidemia
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8090972
Abstract: Bloodstream infections caused by Candida yeasts (candidemia) are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis remains challenging, with the current gold standard—isolation from blood culture (BC)—being limited by low sensitivity and long turnaround time. This… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; candidemia; pcr; pcr glucan ... See more keywords