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    A literature review on the efficacy of test kits for COVID-19

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    Date
    2021-07
    Publisher
    Brac University
    Author
    Sajid, Saiara Sajita
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10361/15926
    Abstract
    SARS-CoV-2, a beta coronavirus of the coronaviridae family, is responsible for the ongoing pandemic which has resulted in almost 194 million cases with more than 4 million deaths. The common manifestation of this disease involves fever, coughing, sneezing, etc., which are quite similar as common coronavirus infections. The prognosis of the disease ranges from mild and moderate to severe and ultimately death. Being an RNA virus, extensive mutations result in manifestations of a variety of symptoms which include diarrhea or blood clotting or affecting the central nervous system. However, early diagnosis can be utilized as a powerful weapon against fighting with this virus, and thus cautious observation of the symptoms and undergoing adequate diagnosis is greatly essential. In this review article, the reliability of the two most commonly used diagnosis methods (Molecular Testing and Serological Testing) for detecting the covid-19 virus are discussed by comparing their diagnostic accuracy, patient compliance, and feasibility. In the case of comparing their diagnostic accuracy, several parameters such as sensitivity, specificity, PPV (Positive Predictive Value), NPV (Negative Predictive Value), and LOD (Limit of Detection) are taken into consideration. According to these parameters, a brief comparison of the test kits' company claim with the authorized governmental laboratory evaluation of different countries (such as the USA, UK, France, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, etc.) is illustrated. Additionally, a brief idea of the basic mode of action of those test kits and background information about the disease itself is also provided.
    Keywords
    Covid-19; SARS-CoV-2; Test Kits; Diagnosis
     
    LC Subject Headings
    COVID-19 (Disease) -- Diagnosis.
     
    Description
    This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2021.
     
    Cataloged from PDF version of thesis report.
     
    Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-51).
    Department
    Department of Pharmacy, Brac University
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