Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 21, 2020

Serological tests facilitate identification of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in Wuhan, China

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  • The authors report positive rates of COVID-19 tests based on nucleic acid testing, chest CT, and serological antibody tests in Wuhan, observing a 10% SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG positive rate from 1,402 tests.
  • Combination of nucleic acid and serological testing might facilitate the detection of COVID-19 infection. 

Wu et al. (April 20, 2020). Serological tests facilitate identification of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in Wuhan, China. J Med Virol. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.25904