SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance from Community-Distributed Rapid Antigen Tests, Wisconsin, USA

In the United States, SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance initially relied almost entirely on residual diagnostic specimens from nucleic acid amplification–based tests. However, use of those tests waned after the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. In Dane County, Wisconsin, we...

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Main Authors: Isla E. Emmen, William C. Vuyk, Andrew J. Lail, Sydney Wolf, Eli J. O’Connor, Rhea Dalvie, Maansi Bhasin, Aanya Virdi, Caroline White, Nura R. Hassan, Alex Richardson, Grace VanSleet, Andrea Weiler, Savannah Rounds-Dunn, Kenneth Van Horn, Marc Gartler, Jane Jorgenson, Michael Spelman, Sean Ottosen, Nicholas R. Minor, Nancy Wilson, Thomas C. Friedrich, David H. O’Connor
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Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/13/24-1192_article
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author Isla E. Emmen
William C. Vuyk
Andrew J. Lail
Sydney Wolf
Eli J. O’Connor
Rhea Dalvie
Maansi Bhasin
Aanya Virdi
Caroline White
Nura R. Hassan
Alex Richardson
Grace VanSleet
Andrea Weiler
Savannah Rounds-Dunn
Kenneth Van Horn
Marc Gartler
Jane Jorgenson
Michael Spelman
Sean Ottosen
Nicholas R. Minor
Nancy Wilson
Thomas C. Friedrich
David H. O’Connor
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Rhea Dalvie
Maansi Bhasin
Aanya Virdi
Caroline White
Nura R. Hassan
Alex Richardson
Grace VanSleet
Andrea Weiler
Savannah Rounds-Dunn
Kenneth Van Horn
Marc Gartler
Jane Jorgenson
Michael Spelman
Sean Ottosen
Nicholas R. Minor
Nancy Wilson
Thomas C. Friedrich
David H. O’Connor
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description In the United States, SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance initially relied almost entirely on residual diagnostic specimens from nucleic acid amplification–based tests. However, use of those tests waned after the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. In Dane County, Wisconsin, we partnered with local- and state-level public health agencies and the South Central Library System to continue genomic surveillance by obtaining SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences from freely available community rapid antigen tests (RATs). During August 15, 2023–February 29, 2024, we received 227 RAT samples, from which we generated 127 sequences with >10× depth of coverage for >90% of the SARS-CoV-2 genome. In a subset of tests, lower cycle threshold values correlated with sequence success. Our results demonstrated that collecting and sequencing results from RATs in partnership with community sites is a practical approach for sustaining SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance.
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spelling doaj-art-df9535f8df8643fca0fb622bf3f1c8382025-08-20T01:50:16ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592025-05-013113616910.3201/eid3113.241192SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance from Community-Distributed Rapid Antigen Tests, Wisconsin, USAIsla E. EmmenWilliam C. VuykAndrew J. LailSydney WolfEli J. O’ConnorRhea DalvieMaansi BhasinAanya VirdiCaroline WhiteNura R. HassanAlex RichardsonGrace VanSleetAndrea WeilerSavannah Rounds-DunnKenneth Van HornMarc GartlerJane JorgensonMichael SpelmanSean OttosenNicholas R. MinorNancy WilsonThomas C. FriedrichDavid H. O’Connor In the United States, SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance initially relied almost entirely on residual diagnostic specimens from nucleic acid amplification–based tests. However, use of those tests waned after the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. In Dane County, Wisconsin, we partnered with local- and state-level public health agencies and the South Central Library System to continue genomic surveillance by obtaining SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences from freely available community rapid antigen tests (RATs). During August 15, 2023–February 29, 2024, we received 227 RAT samples, from which we generated 127 sequences with >10× depth of coverage for >90% of the SARS-CoV-2 genome. In a subset of tests, lower cycle threshold values correlated with sequence success. Our results demonstrated that collecting and sequencing results from RATs in partnership with community sites is a practical approach for sustaining SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/13/24-1192_articleSARS-CoV-2COVID-19respiratory infectionsvirusessevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2SARS
spellingShingle Isla E. Emmen
William C. Vuyk
Andrew J. Lail
Sydney Wolf
Eli J. O’Connor
Rhea Dalvie
Maansi Bhasin
Aanya Virdi
Caroline White
Nura R. Hassan
Alex Richardson
Grace VanSleet
Andrea Weiler
Savannah Rounds-Dunn
Kenneth Van Horn
Marc Gartler
Jane Jorgenson
Michael Spelman
Sean Ottosen
Nicholas R. Minor
Nancy Wilson
Thomas C. Friedrich
David H. O’Connor
SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance from Community-Distributed Rapid Antigen Tests, Wisconsin, USA
Emerging Infectious Diseases
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
respiratory infections
viruses
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
SARS
title SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance from Community-Distributed Rapid Antigen Tests, Wisconsin, USA
title_full SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance from Community-Distributed Rapid Antigen Tests, Wisconsin, USA
title_fullStr SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance from Community-Distributed Rapid Antigen Tests, Wisconsin, USA
title_full_unstemmed SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance from Community-Distributed Rapid Antigen Tests, Wisconsin, USA
title_short SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance from Community-Distributed Rapid Antigen Tests, Wisconsin, USA
title_sort sars cov 2 genomic surveillance from community distributed rapid antigen tests wisconsin usa
topic SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
respiratory infections
viruses
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
SARS
url https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/13/24-1192_article
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