Optimally pooled viral testing
It has long been known that pooling samples may be used to reduce the total number of tests required in order to identify each infected individual in a population. Pooling is most advantageous in populations with low infection (positivity) rates, but is expected to remain better than non-pooled test...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Epidemics |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1755436520300360 |