Large scale use of SARS-CoV-2 antigen-based detection tests: a three-month experience in Guatemala, June-August 2020
Empleo a gran escala de pruebas de detección de SARS-CoV-2 basadas en antígeno: experiencia de tres meses en Guatemala, junio-agosto de 2020
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2020ISBN
https://doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.2020.174
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1680 5348
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[ABSTRACT]. Objectives. To measure protocol adherence and antigen-based detection tests (AgDT) negative predictive value after 3 months of massive use as a diagnostic tool for COVID-19 in Guatemala. Methods. The study period included nasopharyngeal swabs taken between March 12 and August 31, 2020, which results were entered in the national COVID-19 information system. Proportional increase in testing between one month before and one month after the introduction of AgDT (May 9–June 8 vs. June 9–July 8) was measured. Results. After AgDT introduction, there was a 139% increase in SARS-CoV-2 testing. Between June 9 and August 31, 7.8% of 110 657 AgDT-negative patients had follow-up RT-PCR testing. Of them, 30% were RT-PCR positive. Conclusions. While introducing AgDT improved access to diagnostics, ensuring the availability of timely RT-PCR capacities to confirm diagnosis is also key. [RESUMEN]. Objetivos. Evaluar la adherencia al protocolo y el valor predictivo negativo de las pruebas de detección basadas en antígeno (AgDT) después de 3 meses de uso masivo como método diagnóstico para la COVID-19 en Guatemala. Métodos. Se estudiaron hisopados nasofaríngeos tomados entre el 12 de marzo y el 31 de agosto de 2020, cuyos resultados constaban en el sistema de información nacional de COVID-19. Se midió el aumento proporcional del número de pruebas entre un mes antes y un mes después de la introducción de las AgDT (9 de mayo a 8 de junio, frente a 9 de junio a 8 de julio). Resultados. Después de la introducción de AgDT hubo un aumento del 139% en el número de pruebas de SARS-CoV-2. Entre el 9 de junio y el 31 de agosto, el 7,8% de 110 657 pacientes negativos según una AgDT se sometieron a una prueba de seguimiento con RT-PCR. De ellos, el 30% presentó una RT-PCR positiva. Conclusiones. Aunque la introducción de AgDT mejoró el acceso al diagnóstico, también es clave asegurar la disponibilidad oportuna de RT-PCR para confirmar el diagnóstico.
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Gobern L, Parra L, Paredes AA, Rafael A. León RA, Mendez-Rico J, Rondy M. Large scale use of SARS-CoV-2 antigen-based detection tests: a three-month experience in Guatemala, June-August 2020. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2020;44:e174. https://doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.2020.174
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