Oral saliva swab reverse transcription PCR for Covid-19 in the paediatric population
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-323712
Abstract: Objectives To evaluate the performance of oral saliva swab (OSS) reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) compared with RT-PCR and antigen rapid diagnostic test (Ag-RDT) on nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) for SARS-CoV-2 in children. Design Cross-sectional multicentre diagnostic… read more here.
Keywords: oral saliva; saliva swab; transcription pcr; pcr ... See more keywords
SARS-CoV-2 surveillance by RT-qPCR-based pool testing of saliva swabs (lollipop method) at primary and special schools—A pilot study on feasibility and acceptability
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274545
Abstract: Background Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, children have been mentally and physically burdened, particularly due to school closures, with an associated loss of learning. Therefore, efficient testing strategies with high sensitivity are necessary… read more here.
Keywords: saliva swab; pool testing; pool; feasibility ... See more keywords