Spit test could replace swabs for COVID-19 diagnosis
NCT ID NCT04367545
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to diagnose COVID-19 using a saliva sample instead of the standard nose/throat swab. Researchers compared the new method to the usual one in 130 adults at a hospital in France. The goal was to see if the saliva test works just as well, which could make testing easier and help avoid shortages of test supplies.
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France
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