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Adequacy of self-performed SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen-detection testing for mass screening in workplace

JAMA Network Open

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: Researchers assessed the adequacy of serial self-performed SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen detection tests (RADT) performed by untrained persons in the workplace, in terms of the frequency of correct execution of procedural steps and accurate interpretation of the range of possible RADT results.

Authors: Cedric P. Yansouni, M.D., of the Optilab Montreal–McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.10559)

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