Spit or swab? study pits saliva against nasal tests for COVID detection
NCT ID NCT04613310
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested 949 adults with COVID-19 symptoms to see how well different test methods detect the virus. Researchers compared PCR and rapid antigen tests using both saliva and nasopharyngeal swabs. The goal was to find which combination is easiest and most accurate for widespread testing.
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Unisanté
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland
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