Evaluation of a high-speed but low-throughput RT-qPCR system for detection of SARS-CoV-2. Issue 4 (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sakai, J.; Tarumoto, N.; Orihara, Y.; Kawamura, R.; Kodana, M.; Matsuzaki, N.; Matsumura, R.; Ogane, K.; Kawamura, T.; Takeuchi, S.; Imai, K.; Murakami, T.; Maesaki, S.; Maeda, T.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospital infection. Volume 105:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 615
• Page End: 618
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: SARS-CoV-2 -- COVID-19 -- GeneSoC -- RT-qPCR; Cross infection -- Periodicals; Cross infection -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.05.025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-6701

Abstract

Summary: With the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a high-speed and convenient detection technology should be at the forefront of medical care worldwide. This study evaluated the usefulness of GeneSoC, a compact, high-speed reciprocal flow quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction system, for the detection of SARS-CoV-2. The results support the use of this system for the rapid identification of SARS-CoV-2. This approach can contribute to the strategic selection of initial management strategies for patients with COVID-19.