Publications by authors named "Denise Fudge"
Evaluation of commercial SARS-CoV-2 serological assays in Canadian public health laboratories.
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a surge in antibody tests for SARS-CoV-2, leading to an evaluation of twelve laboratory and six point-of-care immunoassays across Canada.
- There was significant variation in test performance, highlighting the need for an orthogonal testing strategy to enhance accuracy and consistency in results nationwide.
- Manual tests had lower specificity and higher variability than automated tests, raising concerns about their effectiveness for large-scale monitoring, ultimately guiding public health decisions in Canada.