SARS-CoV-2 Detection via RT-PCR in Matched Saliva and Nasopharyngeal Samples Reveals High Concordance in Different Commercial Assays

SARS-CoV-2 Detection via RT-PCR in Matched Saliva and Nasopharyngeal Samples Reveals High Concordance in Different Commercial Assays

Background: Self-collected saliva samples can increase the diagnostic efficiency and benefit healthcare workers, patient care, and infection control. This study evaluated the performance of self-collected saliva samples compared to nasopharyngeal swabs using three commercial kits for the qualitative...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Karoline Almeida Felix de Sousa, Carolina Kymie Vasques Nonaka, Renata Naves de Ávila Mendonça, Verena Neiva Mascarenhas, Thamires Gomes Lopes Weber, Carlos Gustavo Regis Silva, Ana Verena Almeida Mendes, Ricardo Khouri, Bruno Solano Freitas Souza, Clarissa Araújo Gurgel Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
COVID-19
saliva
diagnostic method
SARS-CoV-2
RT-PCR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/2/329

Internet

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/2/329

Similar Items