March 19, 2020

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Types of Clinical Specimens

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Testing and Treatment

• This study of 1,070 specimens collected from 205 patients detected SARS-CoV-2 in specimens from multiple sites, (blood, feces, etc.) suggesting that testing from multiple sites may improve the sensitivity and reduce false-positive results. 

Wang et al. (Mar 11, 2020). Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Types of Clinical Specimens. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.3786