Evaluation of Sample Pooling for Screening of SARS-CoV-2
Andargachew Mulu, Dawit Hailu Alemayehu, Fekadu Alemu, Dessalegn Abeje Tefera, Sinknesh Wolde, Gebeyehu Assefa, Tamrayehu Seyoum, Meseret Habtamu, Alemseged Abdissa, Abebe Genetu Bayih, Getachew Tesfaye Beyene
The paper evaluates sample pooling strategies for SARS-CoV-2 screening, finding that pools of up to 7 samples can be effectively tested, but recommends a 4-in-1 pooling ratio to maintain accuracy and improve efficiency.
PLoS ONE · Feb 26, 2021Peer-reviewedGenetic & Genomic Medicine