Statistical concern on evaluating the consistency between gargle samples and nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs in RT-qPCR-based mass screening approach for the diagnosis of COVID-19

J Infect. 2022 Oct;85(4):e102-e103. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2022.06.034. Epub 2022 Jul 6.

Authors

Ming Li¹, Tianfei Yu²

Affiliations

¹ College of Computer and Control Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China.
² College of Life Science and Agriculture Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China. Electronic address: yutianfei@qqhru.edu.cn.

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Publication types

Letter
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Comment

MeSH terms

COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19* / diagnosis
Humans
Mass Screening
Nasopharynx
RNA, Viral / genetics
SARS-CoV-2 / genetics
Saliva
Sensitivity and Specificity
Specimen Handling

Substances

RNA, Viral