Date of publication: April 30, 2021

Objectives:

To search and synthesize information on the market availability and use of specific brands of RT-PCR test kits by different countries as well as specimen used;
To search and synthesize information on existing evidence on its performance (accuracy or agreement measures) of RT-PCR test kit brands;
To determine the resource requirements for implementing or using the RT-PCR test kits.

Evidence Summary: Use of RT-PCR Testing for COVID-19

HTAC Recommendation Review:

Republic of the Philippines

DOST - Health Technology Assessment

Use of RT-PCR Testing for COVID-19 (April 2021 Assessment)