The Covid-19 diagnostic test being used by the White House frequently misses cases of the virus, a new study suggests
A new study suggests that the Covid-19 diagnostic test being used by the White House frequently misses cases of the virus.
The Abbott ID NOW test, which has been touted by President Trump on several occasions, is faster than other tests, showing results within 13 minutes. The study authors at NYU Langone Health in New York said the Abbott test was so inaccurate that it was"unacceptable" for use with their patients. An infectious disease expert said he thought the White House should also think about discontinuing its use of the Abbott test.
Some researchers have analyzed the Abbott test by taking specimens and storing them in what's called a viral transport medium for a period of time before testing them. Abbott said viral transport media could dilute samples and impact testing performance. The company says it has updated the product information with that warning. The NYU researchers analyzed the Abbott tests with and without the use of a viral transport medium.
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