Evaluation of the Advanta Dx SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Assay, a High-Throughput Extraction-Free Diagnostic Test for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Saliva: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study

Nasopharyngeal swab specimen (NPS) molecular testing is considered the gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 detection. However, saliva is an attractive, noninvasive specimen alternative. The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Advanta Dx SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR saliva-based assay against p...

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Main Authors: Sofia Balaska, Dimitrios Pilalas, Anna Takardaki, Paraskevoula Koutra, Eleftheria Parasidou, Ioanna Gkeka, Areti Tychala, Georgios Meletis, Barbara Fyntanidou, Simeon Metallidis, Efthymia Protonotariou, Lemonia Skoura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/10/1766