New Insight into Laboratory Tests and Imaging Modalities for Fast and Accurate Diagnosis of COVID-19: Alternative Suggestions for Routine RT-PCR and CT—A Literature Review

Joint Authors

Khorasani, Amir
Chegini, Amir
Mirzaei, Arezoo

Source

Canadian Respiratory Journal

Issue

Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2020-11-28

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

7

Main Subjects

Diseases
Medicine

Abstract EN

The globally inimitable and unremitting outbreak of COVID-19 infection confirmed the emergency need for critical detection of human coronavirus infections.

Laboratory diagnostic tests and imaging modalities are two test groups used for the detection of COVID-19.

Nowadays, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and computed tomography (CT) have been frequently utilized in the clinic.

Some limitations that confront with these tests are false-negative results, tests redone for follow-up procedure, high cost, and unable to do for all patients.

To overcome these limitations, modified and alternative tests must be considered.

Among these tests, RdRp/Hel RT-PCR assay had the lowest diagnostic limitation and highest sensitivity and specificity for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in both respiratory tract and nonrespiratory tract clinical specimens.

On the other hand, lung ultrasound (LUS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are CT-alternative imaging modalities for the management, screening, and follow-up of COVID-19 patients.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Khorasani, Amir& Chegini, Amir& Mirzaei, Arezoo. 2020. New Insight into Laboratory Tests and Imaging Modalities for Fast and Accurate Diagnosis of COVID-19: Alternative Suggestions for Routine RT-PCR and CT—A Literature Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152150

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Khorasani, Amir…[et al.]. New Insight into Laboratory Tests and Imaging Modalities for Fast and Accurate Diagnosis of COVID-19: Alternative Suggestions for Routine RT-PCR and CT—A Literature Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152150

American Medical Association (AMA)

Khorasani, Amir& Chegini, Amir& Mirzaei, Arezoo. New Insight into Laboratory Tests and Imaging Modalities for Fast and Accurate Diagnosis of COVID-19: Alternative Suggestions for Routine RT-PCR and CT—A Literature Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152150

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1152150