How Does The Coronavirus Test Work? 5 Questions Answered
Author: Maureen Ferran, Ph.D., M.S..
Source: Volume 21, Number 04, May/June 2020 , pp.55-56(2)
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Abstract:
The U.S. government is fighting to contain and slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Testing is central to these efforts. Molecular biologist and viral researcher Maureen Ferran answers some basic questions about how these diagnostic tests work—and if there are enough to go around. This article is published under a Creative Commons license from “The Conversation.” Correctional Health Care Report’s coverage of Covid-19 is being made available at no charge. This article can be accessed free at https://www.civicresearchinstitute.com/pdfs/CHC-2104-03-Testing.pdfKeywords: SARS-CoV-2; Viral RNA
Affiliations:
1: Rochester Institute of Technology.