Impact of weekly asymptomatic testing for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in inpatients at an academic hospital

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jan;44(1):99-101. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.384. Epub 2021 Aug 27.

Abstract

We analyzed the impact of a 7-day recurring asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 testing protocol for all patients hospitalized at a large academic center. Overall, 40 new cases were identified, and 1 of 3 occurred after 14 days of hospitalization. Recurring testing can identify unrecognized infections, especially during periods of elevated community transmission.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19* / diagnosis
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Inpatients
  • SARS-CoV-2