Utility of Extraction-Free SARS-CoV-2 Detection by RT–qPCR for COVID-19 Testing in a Resource-Limited Setting
Akua K. Yalley,
Selasie Ahiatrogah,
Iddrisu I. Moro
et al.
Abstract:The COVID-19 epidemic had a profound impact on global health and the economy and Ghana was no exception to its far-reaching consequences. Regarding detection of the causative agent—the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), reverse-transcription–qPCR (RT–qPCR) is widely recognized as a very sensitive and reliable diagnostic technique used globally. There are, however, high operational costs in acquiring test kits, equipment, and accessories for RT–qPCR testing, which pose significant cha… Show more
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