| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T28 |
0-106 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 infection is diagnosed in the laboratory mainly using nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs). |
| T29 |
107-319 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Several reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) assays were developed by WHO soon after the report of genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2, and are currently the gold standard to detect virus-specific RNA [9]. |
| T30 |
320-478 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, RT-qPCR requires a step of viral RNA extraction prior to the test and the use of a qPCR thermal cycler instrument connected to stable electric power. |
| T31 |
479-620 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Moreover, there is potential risk of viral RNA degradation during sample transport to the laboratory due to inappropriate storage conditions. |
| T32 |
621-852 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, novel diagnostic technologies that can be conducted at the point-of-care, including rural areas of developing countries in which stable electricity may be unavailable, are crucial to control and monitor SARS-CoV-2 infections. |
