Journal article
Non-SARS-CoV-2 respiratory viral detection and whole genome sequencing from COVID-19 rapid antigen test devices: a laboratory evaluation study
Michael A Moso, George Taiaroa, Eike Steinig, Madiyar Zhanduisenov, Grace Butel-Simoes, Ivana Savic, Mona L Taouk, Socheata Chea, Jean Moselen, Jacinta O' Keefe, Jacqueline Prestedge, Georgina L Pollock, Mohammad Khan, Katherine Soloczynskyj, Janath Fernando, Genevieve E Martin, Leon Caly, Ian G Barr, Thomas Tran, Julian Druce Show all
The Lancet Microbe | Elsevier | Published : 2024
Abstract
Background: There has been high uptake of rapid antigen test device use for point-of-care COVID-19 diagnosis. Individuals who are symptomatic but test negative on COVID-19 rapid antigen test devices might have a different respiratory viral infection. We aimed to detect and sequence non-SARS-CoV-2 respiratory viruses from rapid antigen test devices, which could assist in the characterisation and surveillance of circulating respiratory viruses in the community. Methods: We applied archival clinical nose and throat swabs collected between Jan 1, 2015, and Dec 31, 2022, that previously tested positive for a common respiratory virus (adenovirus, influenza, metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, rhinovir..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Funding Australian Government Medical Research Future Fund and Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.