Performance of self-collected saliva samples for SARS-CoV-2 mass testing in community settings

Performance of self-collected saliva samples for SARS-CoV-2 mass testing in community settings

Background: Saliva has been considered a suitable sample material for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA testing, but uncertainty remained regarding sensitivity and reliability of different saliva collection methods. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the poten...

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Main Authors: Olivia Kay, Matthias E Futschik, Elena Turek, David Chapman, Simon Carr, Malur Sudhanva, Paul E. Klapper, Tony Cox, Michael Hill, Joanna Cole-Hamilton, Peter Marks, Sarah A Tunkel, Timothy Peto, Lindsey Davies, Tom Fowler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Virology Plus
Subjects:
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 RNA
qRT-PCR
Mass testing
Self-sampling
Saliva
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667038023000285

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