Improving SARS-CoV-2 RNA Detection in Wastewater: Comparison of Concentration Methods and the Effect of PCR Inhibitor Removal on Detection Sensitivity

Key Points

• Detection sensitivity improves when effective concentration methods are applied to wastewater.
• A significant enhancement in detection was observed, particularly with pcr inhibitor removal.
• The analysis involved comparing various concentration methods to optimize SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection.
• Findings suggest that optimizing detection processes in wastewater could enhance public health monitoring.