Open AccessDiagnostic Performance of SARS-CoV-2 IgM/IgG Rapid Test Kits for the Detection of the Novel Coronavirus in Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Abay Sisay,
Abraham Tesfaye,
Adino Desale,
Israel Ataro,
Zerihun Woldesenbet,
Bisrat Nigusse,
Adamu Tayachew,
Adisu Kebede,
Aklilu Feleke
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.65
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-2390
DOI - 10.2147/jmdh.s290711
Subject(s) - covid-19 , virology , coronavirus , severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus , medicine , immunology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , outbreak , disease
Rapid severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 test kits are crucial for bridging diagnostic gaps in health facilities and community screening mainly in resource limited settings. However, there is no objective evidence on their diagnostic performance. Thus, the study aimed to evaluate comparative diagnostic performance of three selected SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM rapid test kits in Ethiopia.