Rapid antigen test in diagnosis of SARS - COV-2 in a specialized care facility Urology and Nephrology center –Mansoura University

Abstract

Background: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the benchmark in diagnosing of corona virus disease. It takes at least 4 hours. Multiple studies reported that rapid antigen test could be used. Their role in diagnosing corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is questionable. This study was conducted to assess the accuracy of rapid antigen test in