Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Viral testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), particularly early in the COVID-19 pandemic, was limited by supply of reagents. We pooled nasopharyngeal samples from patients at low risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in groups of 3 for testing. ⋯ This strategy resulted in the use of 340 fewer cartridges than if each test were performed on one patient sample. Pooled testing of low-risk populations allows for continued testing even when supplies are relatively scarce.
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Historical Article
The History of Pediatric Hospital Medicine in the United States, 1996-2019.