The accuracy of healthcare worker versus self collected (2-in-1) Oropharyngeal and Bilateral Mid-Turbinate (OPMT) swabs and saliva samples for SARS-CoV-2.

The accuracy of healthcare worker versus self collected (2-in-1) Oropharyngeal and Bilateral Mid-Turbinate (OPMT) swabs and saliva samples for SARS-CoV-2.

<h4>Background</h4>Self-sampling for SARS-CoV-2 would significantly raise testing capacity and reduce healthcare worker (HCW) exposure to infectious droplets personal, and protective equipment (PPE) use.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a diagnostic accuracy study where subjects w...

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Main Authors: Seow Yen Tan, Hong Liang Tey, Ernest Tian Hong Lim, Song Tar Toh, Yiong Huak Chan, Pei Ting Tan, Sing Ai Lee, Cheryl Xiaotong Tan, Gerald Choon Huat Koh, Thean Yen Tan, Chuin Siau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244417

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244417

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