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Main characteristics of current methods for COVID-19 detection
| Method | Biomarker | Lab or POC | Sample site | Time of analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT-PCR | Viral RNA | Lab based | Nasopharyngeal swab | ~ 4 h |
| LAMP | Viral RNA | Lab based | Nasopharyngeal swab | ~ 3 h |
| Lateral flow | Antibody (or antigen) | POC | Blood | ~ 15 min |
| ELISA | Antibody (or antigen) | Lab based | Blood | ~ 2 h |
