Potential impact of different serial testing scenarios using rapid antigen detection tests (RADTs) to detect SARS-CoV-2 in meat processing plant workers

Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Record ID 32018001673
English
Authors' objectives: This evidence synthesis was used to inform advice provided to NPHET to address the following policy topic: What measures are being taken internationally to support compliance with self-isolation and restricted movement requirements and is there any evidence as to how effective these measures are?
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: https://www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/health-technology-assessment/radts-meat-processing-plants
URL for protocol: https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2021-04/Protocol_Serial-testing-with-RADTs-in-meat-processing-plants.pdf
Year Published: 2021
URL for published report: https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2021-04/RADT-serial-testing-in-Meat-Processing-Plants.pdf
Requestor: Health Service Executive (HSE), National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET)
URL for additional information: https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2021-04/RADT-in-MPP_Advice-to-HSE.pdf
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Ireland
MeSH Terms
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Mass Screening
  • Coronavirus Infections
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Meat-Packing Industry
  • COVID-19
  • Point-of-Care Testing
  • Antigens, Viral
Keywords
  • SARS CoV-2
  • Screening
  • Rapid Antigen Testing
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