Quantitative comparison of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid amplification test and antigen testing algorithms: a decision analysis simulation model

• Main Authors: Phillip P. Salvatore (Author), Melisa M. Shah (Author), Laura Ford (Author), Augustina Delaney (Author), Christopher H. Hsu (Author), Jacqueline E. Tate (Author), Hannah L. Kirking (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 offer advantages over nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs, such as RT-PCR), including lower cost and rapid return of results, but show reduced sensitivity. Public health organizations recommend different strategies for utilizing NAATs and antigen...