A pooled testing strategy is eyed as a way to reach more people while economizing on pricey RT-PCR tests, and preserving other laboratory supplies.
Medical experts welcomed the Philippine government’s pooled testing initiative but stressed the strategy should only be used in areas and sectors with low prevalence of the virus and among people with no symptoms of COVID-19., had been touted as a game changer by Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion who is leading the new initiative.
“Pooled testing is more effective for those without any symptoms…. It’s not for people showing symptoms,” Alejandria said in a forum on Tuesday, August 18. The main advantages of a pooled testing strategy are hinged on preserving resources and costs. Aside from economizing on test kits, the strategy also preserves other laboratory supplies needed to process tests and can reduce the amount of time to test large numbers of people.
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