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Rapid Review: Performance and Feasibility of Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Rapid review

Do the rapid COVID-19 tests on the market represent a feasible opportunity for Alberta? 1. What are the reported performance characteristics of the rapid COVID-19 tests that have been approved for commercial (diagnostic) use in Canada?; 2. What are the optimal strategies for deployment of rapid testing, to improve either clinical care or outbreak control in health care and community settings?

ID:

237

Document Type:

Rapid review

Population:

N/A

Setting:

N/A

Public health topic area:

N/A

Contact Name:

Stephanie Hastings

Role:

Manager, Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence, Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS Scientific Advisory Group Representative

Contact Email:

Stephanie.Hastings@ahs.ca

Organization:

Alberta Health Services

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Alberta

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Completed

Review available:

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/ppih/if-ppih-covid-19-sag-performance-and-feasibility-of-rapid-covid-19-tests-rapid-review.pdf

Date Completed:

2020-11-06

Date Submitted:

2020-11-26

Rapid Review: Performance and Feasibility of Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Rapid review

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