Challenges in use of saliva for detection of SARS CoV-2 RNA in symptomatic outpatients
Detection Principle
NucleicAcid-PCR based
Target
N1, N2
Testing Method Category
RT-PCR
Testing Method
Emergency Use Authorized laboratory developed assay based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocol
Testing Method - Additional Info
comparison of saliva and nasal swab for COVID testing (paired samples analysed)
Reported Performance
sensitivity: 94.3% (nasal swab), 85.7% (saliva)124 samples
Peer-reviewed
yes
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