SARS-CoV-2 IGM and IGG rapid serologic test for the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the emergency department - 31/10/20

Highlights |
• | RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2′s diagnostic has many false negatives and long turnaround times. |
• | In our study 20% of RT-PCR negative patients had a rapid Sars-CoV2 IgG/IgM positive. |
• | Rapid SARS-CoV2 IgG/IgM may be used as a complementary assay to the RT-PCR. |
• | They can be useful in emergency patient's triage and admission. |
• | They help avoiding to admit a patient infected with SARS-CoV-2 in a COVID-free area. |
Vol 81 - N° 5
P. 816-846 - novembre 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.