– There are studies published by various societies indicating that combining CT imaging (computed tomography) with the results of general tests, especially lymphocyte levels, may help detect coronavirus – Kamil Barczyk, director of the county hospital in Bolesławiec, tells istotne.pl Kamil Barczyk. – In Poland, this is a rather unusual method, which is probably related to limited resources.
The specialist press reports that proper CT imaging diagnostics combined with a description of a condition such as lymphopenia (a deficiency of lymphocytes, characteristic of COVID-19) provides over 90% effectiveness in detecting the virus.
– A CT scanner can be a very useful diagnostic tool – emphasizes K. Barczyk.
Diagnostics using the CT scanner at the Bolesławiec county hospital will begin in early April.