Accuracy of rapid point-of-care antibody test in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Issue 1 (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vancheeswaran, Rama; Willcox, Merlin Luke; Stuart, Beth; Knight, Matthew; Kandil, Hala; Barlow, Andrew; Patel, Mayon Haresh; Stockham, Jade; O'Neill, Aisling; Clark, Tristan W; Wilkinson, Tom; Little, Paul; Francis, Nick; Griffiths, Gareth; Moore, Michael
• Is Part Of: Journal of infection. Volume 84:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 94
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- Rapid antibody test -- Point-of-care -- Lateral flow immunoassay -- Sensitivity -- Specificity; Infection -- Periodicals; Bacterial Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2021.07.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-4453

Abstract

Highlights: The rapid test for antibodies to SARS-COV-2 was 90.1% sensitive and 100% specific. This is comparable to reference antibody tests for prior infection with COVID-19. It could support clinical decision-making for patients with >10 days of symptoms. It would be useful in settings where vaccination is not widespread. And where PCR tests are not widely available.