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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: The Evolution of COVID-19 Testing
Description: Guest: Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph.D. (@DrMattBinnicker)
Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. (@AmitGhosh006)
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In this podcast Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph.D. discusses the development of different types of testing available to diagnose SARS-CoV2 infection. Binnicker discusses the test characteristics of the rapid antigen tests and RT-PCR test and its variability based on the time when the test was performed. He also discusses the optimal timing of diagnostic testing (rapid testing, RT-PCR) and the role and limitations of antibody testing in COVID-19.
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