RE: EU testing6 Mar 2021 06:03
Kaeren good read, being pro pcr I found this stood out
Future updates to the common rapid antigen tests list should also take into account how mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus may affect the efficacy of any particular rapid antigen tests, allowing for the removal of tests no longer deemed effective. The effect of mutations of the SARSCoV-2 virus on the efficacy of RT-PCR tests should also be kept under review. In particular, in the current context of circulation of variants of concern, the use of rapid antigen tests does not allow samples to be used for subsequent detection of new variants (by NAAT and/or sequencing).
My reading of that from our current position is positive, I'm also surprised that the Wantai test makes it onto the hex list with only sensitivity listed, but then again.
#not a scientist.