The impact of viral transport media on PCR assay results for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses
This study evaluates the impact of viral transport media on PCR results for SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses, finding that commercial media may contain nucleases that degrade nucleic acids and compromise diagnostic accuracy.
bioRxiv · Jun 9, 2020Microbiology