Title of article :
Diagnostic Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Narrative Review
Author/Authors :
Sameni ، Fatemeh Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Shahed University , Khosravi-Dehaghi ، Nafiseh Department of Pharmacognosy - School of Pharmacy - Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Hajikhani ، Bahareh Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Dadashi ، Masoud Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center - Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadzadeh ، Mohammad Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Yazdani ، Shahrooz Department of Cardiology - School of Medicine - Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Goudarzi ، Mehdi Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Ghazi ، Mona Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rapidly spread worldwide and infected multiple age groups. The best way to reduce the risk of spreading new coronavirus (coronavirus disease 19, COVID-19) is the rapid and accurate identification of carriers and infected patients in society. Although several diagnostic tests are available, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing is commonly used for this purpose. In this review, various methods were introduced for the identification of COVID-19 patients using clinical manifestations, gastrointestinal symptoms, and molecular and serological diagnostic techniques. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic tests, including molecular and serological tests, were evaluated to identify the novel coronavirus.
Keywords :
COVID , 19 , Molecular test , Serological test , Laboratory diagnosis
Journal title :
International Journal of Enteric Pathogens
Journal title :
International Journal of Enteric Pathogens
