Self-Collection of Saliva Specimens as a Suitable Alternative to Nasopharyngeal Swabs for the Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-qPCR

Self-Collection of Saliva Specimens as a Suitable Alternative to Nasopharyngeal Swabs for the Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-qPCR

A nasopharyngeal swab is a sample used for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Saliva is a sample easier to obtain and the risk of contagion for the professional is lower. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of saliva for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This prospective study involved...

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Main Authors: Camino Trobajo-Sanmartín, Marta Adelantado, Ana Navascués, María J. Guembe, Isabel Rodrigo-Rincón, Jesús Castilla, Carmen Ezpeleta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
saliva
nasopharyngeal
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
RT-qPCR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/2/299

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