A combined oro-nasopharyngeal swab is more sensitive than mouthwash in detecting SARS-CoV-2 by a high-throughput PCR assay
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-021-01600-1
Abstract: The optimal diagnostic specimen to detect SARS-CoV-2 by PCR in the upper respiratory tract is unclear. Mouthwash fluid has been reported as an alternative to nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs. We compared mouthwash fluid with a… read more here.
Keywords: nasopharyngeal swab; oro nasopharyngeal; combined oro; mouthwash ... See more keywords