The diagnostic accuracy of chest CT scans for diagnosing COVID-19 patients in comparison with the RT-PCR assay: a structured literature review
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Background: The primary method of identifying COVID-19 is RT-PCR for a respiratory
specimen. A number of contemporary papers have proposed that chest CT can be used
for the diagnosis of COVID-19. However, the use of CT as a diagnostic tool remains
controversial. This structured literature review explores the role of CT scans as a tool for
diagnosing COVID-19 patients, in comparison with the RT-PCR assay.