Rapid antigen test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2: How good is that?

Abstract

The propagation of a pathogen known as SARS-CoV2 is in charge of this global epidemic of corona virus illness. In the event of a pandemic, comprehensive testing is necessary in patients with even minor symptoms to halt the pandemic from spreading. As a result, all of the impacted countries are scrambling to acquire the crucial instruments for combatting the virus. So, the tests are not only a high sensitivity and selectiveness analytical tool for diagnosis, but they are also an important component in battling it. Real time RT PCR is extremely known process to confirm SARS-CoV2. Anyway, quicker and less tedious procedures are gaining popularity, since they may assist to quickly identify and confine sick people. Antigenic testing, despite the difficulties in obtaining consistently accurate results, might serve a crucial role in giving essential early findings for treatment plan, health care decision, and COVID-19 treatment if done and assessed properly.