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Rapid SARS-CoV-2 variant monitoring using PCR confirmed by whole genome sequencing in a high-volume diagnostic laboratory
7 Jul 2021
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OBJECTIVES: The emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VoC), B.1.1.7, B.1.351 and P.1, with increased transmission and/or immune evasion, emphasise the need for broad and rapid variant monitoring. Our high-volume laboratory introduced a PCR variant assay (Variant PCR) in January 2021 based on the protocol by Vogels et al. STUDY DESIGN: To assess whether Variant PCR could be used for rapid B.1.1.7, B.1.351 and...
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