A review on current diagnostic techniques for COVID-19. (1st February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: El Jaddaoui, Islam; Allali, Malika; Raoui, Sanae; Sehli, Sofia; Habib, Nihal; Chaouni, Bouchra; Al Idrissi, Najib; Benslima, Najwa; Maher, Wissal; Benrahma, Houda; Hamamouch, Noureddine; El Bissati, Kamal; El Kasmi, Sahar; Hamdi, Salsabil; Bakri, Youssef; Nejjari, Chakib; Amzazi, Saaïd; Ghazal, Hassan
• Is Part Of: Expert review of molecular diagnostics. Volume 21:Number 2(2021)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 160
• Publication Date: 2021-02-01
• Subjects: diagnostic -- kits -- molecular techniques -- SARS-COV-2 -- serological methods; Molecular diagnosis -- Periodicals; 616.0758205
• DOI: 10.1080/14737159.2021.1886927
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-7159

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Introduction: SARS-Cov-2 first appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and spread all over the world soon after that. Given the infectious nature ofSARS-CoV-2, fast and accurate diagnosis tools are important to detect the virus. In this review, we discuss the different diagnostic tests that are currently being implemented in laboratories and provide a description of various COVID-19 kits. Areas covered: We summarize molecular techniques that target the viral load, serological methods used for SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies detection as well as newly developed faster assays for the detection of SARS-COV 2 in various biological samples. Expert opinion: In the light of the widespread pandemic, the massive diagnosis of COVID-19, using various detection techniques, appears to be the most effective strategy for monitoring and containing its propagation.