Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was detected easiest when using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests in a pediatric population. Reverse transcription polymerase chain ...
Syndromic reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction tests for respiratory infections were associated with lower health care resource utilization and costs, implicating potential for improved ...
When evaluating a patient with mild cold like symptoms under current circumstances, several clinical factors and contextual considerations can help determine when an RT PCR test is indicated. Dr ...