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Ebola virus antigen (ReEBOV Antigen Rapid Test Kit)
Principle:
- based on detection of Ebola protein rather than nucleic acid
Procedure:
- finger stick point of care test
- results in 15 minutes
- can be used without electricity
- 100% sensitivity, 92% specificity [2]
Notes:
- a positive test needs confirmation
General
infectious agent antigen
References
- Brooks M
WHO Clears 15-Minute, Easy-to-Use Test for Ebola.
Medscape Oncology. February 20, 2015
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/840101
- Broadhurst MJ et al.
ReEBOV antigen rapid test kit for point-of-care and laboratory-
based testing for Ebola virus disease: A field validation study.
Lancet 2015 Jun 25;
PMID: 26119838
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2815%2961042-X/abstract
- Bhadelia N.
Rapid diagnostics for Ebola in emergency settings.
Lancet 2015 Jun 25;
PMID: 26119839
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2815%2961119-9/abstract