Increased SARS-CoV-2 Testing Capacity with Pooled Saliva Samples

Emerging Infectious Diseases

卷:27

关键词: 2019 novel coronavirus disease;    coronavirus disease;    COVID-19;    severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2;    SARS-CoV-2;    viruses;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid2704.204200

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

We analyzed feasibility of pooling saliva samples for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 testing and found that sensitivity decreased according to pool size: 5 samples/pool, 7.4% reduction; 10 samples/pool, 11.1%; and 20 samples/pool, 14.8%. When virus prevalence is >2.6%, pools of 5 require fewer tests; when <0.6%, pools of 20 support screening strategies.

【 授权许可】

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