Ct Values: How They Should be Assessed for SARS CoV 2 (COVID 19 PCR Testing vs. Rapid Antigen Tests)

Professor Michael Mina, MD explains how the viral dynamics of SARS-CoV-2, the infectious window, and how Ct values (cycle threshold values) should be interpreted from PCR SARS CoV 2 testing. And how Ct values on a logarithmic scale can be misinterpreted. See the full interview with Professor Michael Mina, MD on rapid antigen testing for COVID 19 here: /watch/oYD5VlzhpjCh5 Michael Mina, MD, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Mina is also a core member of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics (CCDD) and an Associate Medical Director in Clinical Microbiology (molecular diagnostics) in the Department of Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School Dr. Mina’s full bio: https://ccdd.hsph.harvard.edu/people/michael-mina The volunteer-based rapid test advocacy website that Dr. Mina is the director of: https://www.rapidtests.org/ (a great place to learn more about rapid antigen tests for COVID-19) Interviewer: Kyle Allred Physician Assistant MedCram.com Producer and Co-Founder Contact: customers@medcram.com THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: MedCram is a leader in online medical education. Our videos are utilized by thousands of clinicians and medical schools, PA programs, NP, RN, RT, and other professional programs. We offer over 60 medical topics and 50 hours of category 1 CME / CEs for medical professionals. See new topics and more about ct value in COVID 19. Learn more: https://www.medcram.com/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Video+Link+Clicks&utm_term=Ct+Values%3A+How+They+Should+be+Assessed+for+SARS+CoV+2+%28COVID+19+PCR+Testing+vs.+Rapid+Antigen+Tests%29&utm_content=Ii4RRiMUxa8 MedCram videos are for education and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. ---------------------- In this video, Michael Mina, MD illustrates Ct Values (Cycle threshold values), Rapid antigen COVID tests (including the availability of an antigen test for COVID 19) vs. PCR tests for coronavirus. #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #CtValues

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