Spit test for COVID-19 shows promise in hospital study
NCT ID NCT04367545
First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to develop and validate a new molecular test for COVID-19 using saliva samples instead of the standard nose swab. Researchers tested 130 adults at a French hospital to see if the saliva method could accurately identify positive and negative cases. The goal was to provide an easier, more scalable testing option that could help during shortages of standard testing supplies.
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France
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