Rapid Antigen-Based and Rapid Molecular Tests for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2

Rapid Antigen-Based and Rapid Molecular Tests for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2: A Rapid Review with Network Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies

Project Status:Complete

Knowledge User(s)

Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada

Patient/Public Partner(s)

Amanda Doherty-Kirby, Paul Taylor

Project Trainee(s)

Carole Lunny, Sofia Tsokani, Charlene Soobiah

Funding Source(s)

  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Evidence Alliance

Project Objectives

To determine the most sensitive and specific rapid test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2.

Research Approach

Network Meta-Analysis, Rapid Review

Project Lead(s)

Areti Angeliki Veroniki

Position: St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
Email: areti-angeliki.veroniki@unityhealth.to

Areti Angeliki Veroniki

St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto

Project Outputs

Publication