Rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing compared with RT-qPCR in patients suspected for COVID-19

G. Popova (Skopje, North Macedonia), K. Boskovska (Skopje, North Macedonia), I. Arnaudova Danevska (Skopje, North Macedonia)

Source: Virtual Congress 2021 – COVID - 19
Session: COVID - 19
Session type: E-poster
Number: 3474

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