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Study Validates AACC Recommendation Against Using Ct Values for SARS-CoV-2 PCR Tests
The study analyzed test results from more than 6,000 patients and found that using cycle threshold value cutoffs decreased sensitivity significantly.
AACC Discourages Use of Cycle Threshold Values for SARS-CoV-2 Test Results
AACC's recommendation follows similar advice from the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Association for Molecular Pathology advising against using CT values.
The report recommended against the use of markers including fetal fibronectin and Sera Prognostics' PreTRM test due to low positive predictive value.
The recently launched digital health service allows patients to schedule sample collection for laboratory tests at their homes or offices.
New AACC Guidance Advises Against Using Tests to Predict Premature Birth
The guidance cites evidence that premature birth tests don't improve outcomes for patients at risk of premature delivery or their babies.
Feb 26, 2021
Sep 9, 2020
AACC, CDC to Expand Lipid Testing Globally
Mar 13, 2020