Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and rapid antigen tests are the gold standard for COVID-19 diagnosis. Viral cultures are also used to detect the virus accurately. However, these tests are either time-consuming, expensive, or less accurate in detecting SARS-CoV-2 infection.
According to a study published on the preprint platform MedRxiv, scientists from the UK have conducted serum metabolite profiling to identify disease-specific biomarkers in adults who present with a wide range of infections, including SARS-CoV-2. Study design Serum samples from patients presenting with any one of the following health conditions were included in the study: Gram-positive bacteremia Gram-negative bacteremia PCR-confirmed viral infection before COVID-19 diagnosis PCR-confirmed COVID-19 Non-infected inflammatory conditions Healthy individuals were included in the control group of the study. Serum samples…
