Chapter
The Problem with COVID-19 Testing Sensitivity
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Achieving a perfect public health test for COVID-19 is impossible given the requirements set by the FDA for medical devices. This means that rapid tests, which prioritize time and cost effectiveness, are not as accurate as PCR tests in determining infectiousness.
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The FDA requires a level of sensitivity in medical devices that doesn't consider the practicality of implementation or the time component.
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COVID Testing
Summary
The FDA requires a level of sensitivity in medical devices that doesn't consider the practicality of implementation or the time component. This lack of flexibility means that it's currently impossible for rapid COVID tests to be both 100% sensitive and meet the FDA's requirements.