Overview of COVID-19 testing and implications for otolaryngologists

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BACKGROUND: Testing for SARS-CoV-2 is important for decision making prior to surgery in otolaryngology. An understanding of current and developing testing methods is important for interpreting test results.

METHODS: We performed a literature review of current evidence surrounding SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing highlighting its utility, limitations, and implications for otolaryngologists.

RESULTS: The currently accepted RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 has varying sensitivity according to which subsite of the aerodigestive tract is sampled. Nasal swab sensitivities appear to be about 70%. Chest CT imaging for screening purposes is not currently recommended.

CONCLUSION: Due to the current sensitivity of RT-PCR based testing for SARS-CoV-2, a negative test cannot rule out COVID-19. Full PPE should be worn during high-risk procedures such as aerosol generating procedures even if testing is negative. Patients who test positive during screening should have their surgeries postponed if possible until asymptomatic and have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:42

Enthalten in:

Head & neck - 42(2020), 7 vom: 15. Juli, Seite 1629-1633

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Vinh, Daniel B [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Xiao [VerfasserIn]
Kiong, Kimberley L [VerfasserIn]
Guo, Theresa [VerfasserIn]
Jozaghi, Yelda [VerfasserIn]
Yao, Chris [VerfasserIn]
Kelley, James M [VerfasserIn]
Hanna, Ehab Y [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antibodies
COVID-19
Immunoglobulin G
Immunoglobulin M
Journal Article
PCR
RNA, Viral
Review
SARS-CoV-2
Sensitivity
Testing

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 20.07.2020

Date Revised 16.07.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/hed.26213

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM309265975