Experts say Coronavirus test is to sensitive

Discussion in 'Latest Hip News Stories' started by Toecutter, Jul 20, 2021.

  1. Toecutter

    Toecutter Senior Member

    Messages:
    3,779
    Likes Received:
    10,552
    My apologies I did not realize this article was a year old

    Experts say US's coronavirus positivity rate is high because tests are 'too sensitive' | Daily Mail Online





    • Up to 90 percent of people tested for COVID-19 in Massachusetts, New York and Nevada in July carried barely any traces of the virus, a new report says
    • Experts say it could be because today's tests are 'too sensitive'
    • In the US PCR testing is the most widely used diagnostic test for COVID-19
    • PCR tests analyze genetic matter from the virus in cycles and today's tests typically take 37 or 40 cycles
    • Experts say this is too high because it deems a patient positive even if they have small traces of the virus that are old and no longer contagious
    • They suggest lowering the number of cycles, which would hone in on people with a higher viral load and who are more contagious
    • Today there are 5.9million cases of COVID-19 in the US and there have been more than 182,000 deaths
     
    Last edited: Jul 21, 2021

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice