A novel strategy to avoid sensitivity loss in pooled testing for SARS-CoV-2 surveillance: validation using nasopharyngeal swab and saliva samples

• Autors principals: Georgia G. Millward (Autor), Shane M. Popelka (Autor), Anthony G. Gutierrez (Autor), William J. Kowallis (Autor), Robert L. von Tersch (Autor), Subrahmanyam V. Yerramilli (Autor)
• Format: Llibre
• Publicat: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Matèries: article
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At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, pooled surveillance strategies were employed to alleviate the overwhelming demand for clinical testing facilities. A major drawback of most pooled-testing methods is the dilution of positive samples, which leads to a loss of detection sensitivity and the potenti...