Korean Journal of healthcare-associated Infection Control and Prevention 2024;29(1):59-62

doi:10.14192/kjicp.2024.29.1.59

Impact of the Rapid COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction Test on Length of Emergency Room Stay

Young Ah KIM 1 ; Banseok KIM ; Kyoung Ho ROH

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Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

The rapid COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test using Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 and the conventional COVID-19 PCR test using Standard M nCoV Detection were compared after matching for sex, age, and hospitalization period. The rapid COVID-19 PCR test group exhibited shorter turnaround time and emergency department stay.