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Comparison of BinaxNOW TM and SARS-CoV-2 qRT-PCR detection of the Omicron Variant from Matched Anterior Nares Swabs

2022-02-01

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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of rapid antigen tests such as the Abbott BinaxNOWTM COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test. In winter of 2021-2022, the omicron variant surge made it quickly apparent that although rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are less sensitive than qRT-PCR, the accessibility, ease of use, and rapid read-outs of RDTs made them a sought after and often sold-out item at local suppliers. Here, we so...

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f59d4143-520f-52f9-897c-9e2d75699577
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10.1101/2022.01.31.22270206
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