The "false-positive" conundrum: IgA reference level overestimates the seroprevalence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2

On 12 June 2020, Brazil reached the second position worldwide in the number of COVID-19 cases. Authorities increased the number of tests performed, including the identification of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (IgG, IgA, and IgM). There was an overflooding of the market with several tests, and the presen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of global health 2021-01, Vol.11, p.05001-05001, Article 05001
Hauptverfasser:	Caramelli, Bruno, Escalante-Rojas, Maria C, Chauhan, Hiteshi K C, Siciliano, Rinaldo F, Bittencourt, Marcio S, Micelli, Antonio C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Antibodies, Viral - blood Brazil - epidemiology COVID-19 - diagnosis COVID-19 - epidemiology Cross-Sectional Studies False Positive Reactions Female Humans Immunoglobulin A - blood Immunoglobulin G - blood Male Middle Aged Reference Values Research Theme 1: COVID-19 Pandemic SARS-CoV-2 - immunology Seroepidemiologic Studies
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