False Covid-19 Test Results – Could We Do Things Better? A Personal Opinion

Authors

  • Suzanne Lisbeth Ekelund Retired Principal Specialist, Clinical Biochemist, M. Sci. Roedovre, Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24203/ajpnms.v8i5.6349

Keywords:

covid-19, test strategy, positive predictive value, false positive results, false negative results

Abstract

This paper describes the problems with false covid-19 test results, both false positive and false negative results. The problems are related to the quality of tests, test sampling and the currently limited follow-up procedures. A test and follow-up strategy that could decrease the potential problems is suggested.

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Published

2020-10-31

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Ekelund, S. L. (2020). False Covid-19 Test Results – Could We Do Things Better? A Personal Opinion. Asian Journal of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Sciences, 8(5). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajpnms.v8i5.6349

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Vol. 8 No. 5 (2020): October 2020

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