From Delta to Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant: Switch to saliva sampling for higher detection rate

From Delta to Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant: Switch to saliva sampling for higher detection rate

Background: Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing on a nasopharyngeal swab is the current standard for SARS-CoV-2 virus detection. Since collection of this sample type is experienced uncomfortable by patients, saliva- and oropharyngeal swab collections should be considered as alternat...

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Main Authors: Margot Cornette, Bieke Decaesteker, Geert Antoine Martens, Patricia Vandecandelaere, Stijn Jonckheere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Virology Plus
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
Omicron
Delta
Nasopharyngeal swab
Saliva
Oropharyngeal swab
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667038022000291

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