Published in Radiology · View the paper (DOI)
A recent study found that chest CT imaging has a sensitivity of 98% for detecting COVID-19, compared to RT-PCR's 71%, making it a reliable and practical method for early diagnosis. This is particularly important given the highly contagious nature of the virus.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- CT provides best diagnosis for COVID-19 Radiological Society of North America · Feb 26, 2020 · first to report
- World-first tool to improve COVID-19 diagnosis, free and online University of Sydney · Mar 29, 2020