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    Whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 from residual viral RNA present on positive rapid antigen test kits for genomic surveillance
    (2025-3-31) Anasir Mohd Ishtiaq; Kamel Khayri; Adypatti Nor Malizza; Jamaluddin Mohammad Syafiq; Ahmad Farah Amira; Norhisham Siti Nurhidayah; Sukri Muhammad Zulfazli Mohamad; Rosli Nur Rafiqah; Saif Siti Norazrina; Basarudin Nurul Izzati; Azzam-Sayuti Mohamad; Karim Akmal Hayat Abdul; Puat Mahirah Kamil; Thayan Ravindran; Zain Rozainanee Mohd
    This report describes an approach to recover SARS-CoV-2 RNA from rapid antigen test kit (RTK-antigen) cassettes for whole-genome sequencing (WGS). RNA samples were recovered from 33 RTK-antigen cassettes for WGS, with 18 samples achieving more than 80% genome coverage. This work provides a proof-of-concept that positive RTK-antigen cassettes can be safely transported, stored and subjected to WGS, enabling swift identification of circulating variants.