Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK.
Exeter Chiefs RUFC, Exeter, UK.
J Infect. 2022 Feb;84(2):e3-e5. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2021.12.037. Epub 2021 Dec 30.
This study evaluated the validity and utility of antigen-detection rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) for SARS-CoV-2 in elite sports. The data on utility, ease of use and application for Ag-RDTs as a new testing format were positive from players and staff. This evaluation was limited by the low prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 circulating within the three squads. This study highlights the need for continued service evaluations for SARS-CoV-2 Ag-RDTs in elite sport settings.
本研究评估了抗原检测快速诊断试验(Ag-RDTs)在精英体育中的 SARS-CoV-2 的有效性和实用性。运动员和工作人员对 Ag-RDTs 作为一种新的检测方式的实用性、易用性和适用性给予了积极评价。本研究受到三支队伍中 SARS-CoV-2 流行率较低的限制。本研究强调了在精英体育环境中需要对 SARS-CoV-2 Ag-RDTs 进行持续的服务评估。