How to (ab)use a COVID-19 antigen rapid test with soft drinks? - PubMed
With reasonably good specificity and sensitivity, the speed and convenience of COVID-19 antigen tests have led to self-testing in schools, offices, and universities in the European Union (EU). Although self-testing can be beneficial and increase the accessibility to testing, there are potential ways …
How to (ab)use a COVID-19 antigen rapid test with soft drinks? Thirumalaisamy P Velavan et al. Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Oct. Abstract With reasonably good specificity and sensitivity, the speed and convenience of COVID-19 antigen tests have led to self-testing in schools, offices, and universities in the European Union (EU). Although self-testing can be beneficial and increase the accessibility to testing, there are potential ways to confound a positive COVID-19 lateral flow test. We observed that all soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages (vodka, whiskey, and brandy),…
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