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COVID-19 In Vitro Diagnostic Devices and Test Methods Database

Scientific literature on COVID-19 Test Methods and Devices - detail

Dynamic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 shedding and neutralizing antibody in children with COVID-19

Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Testing Method Category
 
Testing Method - Additional Info
Comparison of nasopharyngeal swabs, stool samples oropharyngeal swabs .In children, nasopharyngeal swabs appear to be a more sensitive specimen type for the diagnosis of COVID-19 compared with oropharyngeal swabs.
Sample Size
9 children
Peer-reviewed
yes

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