Concordance between PCR-based extraction-free saliva and nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 testing [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
Introduction: Saliva represents a less invasive alternative to nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection. SalivaDirect is a nucleic acid extraction-free method for detecting SARS-CoV2 in saliva specimens. Studies evaluating the concordance o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2021-07-01
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Series: | HRB Open Research |
Online Access: | https://hrbopenresearch.org/articles/4-85/v1 |