COVID-19 Flashcards
1
Q
Detects SARS-COV-2 RNA from upper respiratory tract
A
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (RT-PCR)
2
Q
Preferred Initial test in diagnostic test for COVID-19
A
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (RT-PCR)
3
Q
Viral genes detected in RT-PCR
A
NERS
Nucleocapsid
Envlope
Rna dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp)
Spike
4
Q
Point-of-care serologic test
A
Rapid IgM-IgG Antibody Test
5
Q
Rapid IgM-IgG Antibody Test
Specimen used
A
Serum
Plasma
Whole blood
6
Q
Rapid IgM-IgG Antibody Test
Limited due to these reasons (2)
A
- seroconversion
- antibodies detected/Positive reaction is due to past or current infection of other strains of Coronavirus
7
Q
True / False
Serologic Test for COVID-19 should NOT BE the sole test or exclude active SARS-COV-2 Infection
A
True
8
Q
Most significant defense against FUNGAL INFECTION
A
Cellular Immunity
