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Fast SARS-CoV-2 detection by RT-qPCR in preheated nasopharyngeal swab samples #MMPMID32492531
Alcoba-Florez J; Gonzalez-Montelongo R; Inigo-Campos A; de Artola DG; Gil-Campesino H; The Microbiology Technical Support Team; Ciuffreda L; Valenzuela-Fernandez A; Flores C
Int J Infect Dis 2020[Aug]; 97 (ä): 66-68 PMID32492531show ga
OBJECTIVES: The gold-standard COVID-19 diagnosis relies on detecting SARS-CoV-2 using RNA purification and one-step retrotranscription and quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). Based on the urgent need for high-throughput screening, we tested the performance of three alternative, simple and affordable protocols to rapidly detect SARS-CoV-2, bypassing the long and tedious RNA extraction step and reducing the time to viral detection. METHODS: We evaluated three methods based on direct nasopharyngeal swab viral transmission medium (VTM) heating before the RT-qPCR: a) direct without additives; b) in a formamide-EDTA (FAE) buffer, c) in a RNAsnap(TM) buffer. RESULTS: Although with a delay in cycle threshold compared to the gold-standard, we found consistent results in nasopharyngeal swab samples that were subject to a direct 70 degrees C incubation for 10 min. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide valuable options to overcome any supply chain issue and help to increase the throughput of diagnostic tests, thereby complementing standard diagnosis.