ArticleTzu chi medical journal
The best pooling strategy to reduce polymerase chain reaction tests during the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic at low prevalence.
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Abstract
Objectives: Pooling can reduce reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests during the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic. Pooling strategy is a complex issue. Recent advances in computer science may provide a better strategy. Materials and Methods: We developed our algorithm which can help healthcare workers set up their pooling policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Comparing with three other strategies, naming single pooling, array pooling, and hypercube pooling, our multiple pooling shows to be the best with minimal RT-PCR tests per patient. Conclusion: We hope clinicians in COVID-19 pandemic regions can use our algorithm to reduce both RT-PCR tests and time and hence save more lives.
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