Research Article

Development and Optimization of a Multiplex Real-Time RT-PCR to Detect SARS-CoV-2 in Human Samples

Table 2

Clinical sensitivity and specificity of the developed multiplex system.

Multiplex E/N/RPReference method: GeneFinder
PositiveNegativeTotal

Positive73376
Negative07979
Total7382155
Sensitivity100%
Specificity96%

The bold values are the sensitivity and specificity of the RT-qPCR in comparison with a commercial kit.