Evaluation of Saliva as a Matrix for RT-PCR Analysis and Two Rapid Antigen Tests for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2

Evaluation of Saliva as a Matrix for RT-PCR Analysis and Two Rapid Antigen Tests for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2

The use of saliva for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) sparks debate due to presumed lower sensitivity and lack of standardization. Our aim was to evaluate the performance characteristics of (i) saliva collected by the ORAcollect<sup>TM</sup>...

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Main Authors: Julie De Meyer, Hanne Goris, Olivier Mortelé, An Spiessens, Guy Hans, Hilde Jansens, Herman Goossens, Veerle Matheeussen, Sarah Vandamme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
saliva
rapid antigen test
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/9/1931

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