COVID-19 Rapid Detection Techniques: Review and Perspective
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Authors
Felipe, Jhonah-George
Patra, Prabir
Issue Date
2021-04-09
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
COVID-19 , Detection techniques
Alternative Title
Abstract
From March 2020 to present day COVID-19 has shut down entire nations crippling several economic structures. The mortality rate is approximately 2.2% however, the large masses that have contracted the virus remains a threat for those with compromised immune systems and long-lasting symptoms e.g., fatigue, joint pains, headaches. The current tactic as prescribed by the CDC is to adorn protective masks. The primary problem that countries are facing must deal with decreasing the overall transmission rate. In order to obtain an accurate result, researchers utilize detection kits with varying methods to gain results quicker than hospital visits. The ideal use of these test kits allows for rapid, convenient, and reliable testing. Four notable detection methods commonly used in the United States include Reverse Transcription-PCR, (RT-PCR), Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) and Enzyme Linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).