A pooled testing strategy for identifying SARS-CoV-2 at low prevalence
Nature 91d 5 tweets
Suppressing SARS-CoV-2 will likely require the rapid identification and isolation of infected individuals on an ongoing basis. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests are accurate but costly, making regular testing of every...


Nature 91d ago
A Nature paper describes a mathematical approach to screening large populations for SARS-CoV-2 infections using small numbers of tests. This method is more suitable for monitoring infections on a large scale.
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Jonathan Ball 87d ago
We are using pooled [saliva] testing to increase throughput in our #asymptomatic surveillance project (an approach that would benefit other settings, e.g. hospital surveillance). And here's how it is being used in low and middle income settings
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Apoorva Mandavilli 91d ago
New paper in Nature proposes an algorithm for pooled testing, to maximize tests at much lower costs. Baffling why this never took off in the US
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Alvin 91d ago
Interesting Read! A Pooled Testing Strategy for Identifying #SARSCoV2 at Low Prevalence 👉 Striking a balance b/w increasing group size & retaining test sensitivity Link: [Authors Linked Below] #COVID19
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Dr. Saskia Popescu 91d ago
A pooled testing strategy for identifying SARS-CoV-2 at low prevalence | Nature
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