Saliva sampling is an excellent option to increase the number of SARS CoV2 diagnostic tests in settings with supply shortages
J. Moreno-Contreras, M. A. Espinoza, C. Sandoval-Jaime, M. A. Cantu-Cuevas, H. Baron-Olivares, O. Ortiz-Orozco, A. V. Munoz-Rangel, M. Hernandez-de la Cuz, C. M. Eroza-Osorio, C. F. Arias, S. Lopez
This study demonstrates that saliva sampling can be used for efficient and cost-effective SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection, reducing reliance on scarce reagents and minimizing healthcare worker exposure.
bioRxiv · Jun 24, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology