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To: RummyChick

I’m curious how accurate the CV tests are? The false negative.


459 posted on 03/27/2020 6:32:17 PM PDT by HollyB
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To: HollyB

I found this:

COVID-19 testing is important but has 10 to 15% rate of producing false, negative results, pathologist says

https://abc7news.com/society/coronavirus-testing-is-vital-but-not-perfect-health-expert-says/6053940/


462 posted on 03/27/2020 6:38:35 PM PDT by LilFarmer
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To: HollyB

The accuracy of a CV test varies at least depending on the particular type of test used, and probably on other factors. Anecdotal evidence indicates the ones used in the US are in the 80+% range, maybe as high as 95%. I have no idea what the ratio of false negatives to false positives is.


520 posted on 03/27/2020 7:56:14 PM PDT by Thud
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