Comparative analysis of the naso/oropharyngeal swab and oral bio-fluid (whole saliva) samples for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 using RT-qPCR

Conclusions: The sensitivity of whole saliva when compared to the swab samples is low. Large sample studies are needed to validate the role of saliva as a diagnostic tool in COVID-19.

Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - November 22, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Parmar Girish Pillai Jayasankar Parmar Abhishek Soni Sumeeta Parmar Gunvant Parmar Shalin Source Type: research