Limits and opportunities of SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid tests – an experience based perspective

Due to the currently increasing case numbers of SARS-CoV-2 infections worldwide there is an increasing need for rapid diagnostic devices in addition to existing PCR-capacities. Therefore, rapid antigen assays including lateral flow assays are discussed as an alternative method. In comparison to an established RT-PCR protocol, however the novel lateral flow assay unfortunately lowered the expectations set in these assays.