Saliva as an Alternative to Nasopharyngeal Swab for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 using RT-PCR as a Diagnostic Method: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Nasopharyngeal Swab (NPS) sample is considered as gold standard for the detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) but is relatively invasive, and is perceived as uncomfortable by the patient while saliva sample collection is easy, non invasive, more...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2023-07-01
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| Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2754/60972_CE[Ra1]_F(IS)_PF1(PS_SHU)_reredo_PN(SHU).pdf |