Table 2.
Probability of isolating SARS-CoV-2 in culture in function of RT-PCR Ct value.
| RT-PCT Ct value (n) | Positive culture (%) | Negative culture (%) |
|---|---|---|
| <22 (45) | 45 (100%) | 0 |
| 22–27 (23) | 12 (52.2%) | 11 (47.8%) |
| >27 (32) | 1 (3.1%) | 31 (96.9%) |
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