Name of diagnostic method | RT-PCR | Test name | Gene detection test | Sample collection | Collected specimen from the nose or mouth |
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Test subjects | Gene | Advantage | 97% accuracy | Weakness | Biosafety Level 3 (BL3) facilities required / High price |
Time for result analysis | 6 hours | Purpose | Confirmed COVID-19 infection | Characteristics | Currently used to confirm cases in most countries |
Name of diagnostic method | Antibody test | Test name | Serum test for immunity | Sample collection | Blood |
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Test subjects | Antibody | Advantage | Rapid test with result in 10 minutes / Low price | Weakness | Low accuracy at 50-70% |
Time for result analysis | Not more than 10 minutes | Purpose | To confirm community-acquired infection and antibody formation | Characteristics | Used to rapidly identify those with infection in a wide range |