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

Wenling Wang, Yanli Xu, Ruqin Gao, Roujian Lu, Kai Han, Guizhen Wu, Wenjie Tan, Wenling Wang, Yanli Xu, Ruqin Gao, Roujian Lu, Kai Han, Guizhen Wu, Wenjie Tan

Abstract

This study describes results of PCR and viral RNA testing for SARS-CoV-2 in bronchoalveolar fluid, sputum, feces, blood, and urine specimens from patients with COVID-19 infection in China to identify possible means of non-respiratory transmission.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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Figure.. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2…
Figure.. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Distribution and Shedding Patterns Among 20 Hospitalized Patients
The specimen with a cycle threshold value above the dashed line is interpreted as positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA; those under, negative.

Source: PubMed

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